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Police Magazine Survey

Police: The Law Officers Magazine published an informal questionnaire on gun control in November 1992. In April 1993, the magazine reported the results. Three hundred readers participated in the informal survey.

The results:

  • Do you support the Brady Bill, including a waiting period and background check before a handgun can be sold?
  • 23% Yes, 77% No

  • Do you support any assault weapons bill that would ban importation and U.S. manufacture of specific semiautomatic assault weapons?
  • 15% Yes, 85% No

  • Does gun ownership by citizens increase public safety?
  • 85% Yes, 15% No

  • Does gun ownership by citizens decrease public safety?
  • 10% Yes, 90% No

  • Does gun ownership by citizens negatively affect your job?
  • 10% Yes, 90% No

  • Should training or certification of gun owners be required by law?
  • 48% Yes, 52% No