Firearm ownership is a contentious topic, but most countries allow it in some form. Only 14 countries completely forbid the practice, according to Wisevoter, and they may not be the places you expect. 1: Brunei Brunei is a small country in Southeast Asia. The government bans firearm ownership for its 445,000 residents, citing it as…
Firearm laws vary greatly across the United States. While some states make it difficult to purchase, own, or carry them, other jurisdictions have virtually no restrictions. These are the states with the strictest firearm laws and how they affect residents. 1: California Based on the Gifford’s scorecard, California offers the strictest firearm laws in the…
A stark divide persists between people advocating for minimal firearm regulation and those vehemently pushing for stringent restrictions. Amidst this polarization, a closer look at key facts and figures reveals surprising common ground among Americans, shedding light on the nuances that both unite and separate our nation. 1: Republicans Are More Likely To Own a…
Many Americans say they would support a national firearm buyback program, presumably to help reduce the rate of gun violence in the country. Nevertheless, there’s conflicting research on the actual effectiveness of firearm buybacks. What is a Firearm Buyback? Voluntary buyback programs allow firearm owners to trade in their weapons for a gift card, bank…
The United States takes center stage when looking at global firearm violence. Statistics reveal the stark disparities that exist between the U.S. and its major economic counterparts regarding firearm mortality rates. U.S. Firearm Fatalities Per Year The U.S. experiences approximately 11.9 firearm fatalities per 100,000 people each year. To put that into perspective, Americans are…
Firearm ownership varies greatly across the United States. Regional variations, cultural differences, and varying state legislation all play a role in how many firearms each state has. Collecting the Data Wisevoter published and ranked statistics on firearm ownership rates in each state. For reference, the national firearm ownership rate is 39.8%. 1: Montana Montana has…
America’s relationship with firearms is nuanced. As the nation grapples with questions of safety, access, and the role of firearms in society, it becomes evident that the conversation surrounding weapons is not only multifaceted but also influenced by political affiliations and personal beliefs. These are 15 statistics showing where Americans currently stand on firearm topics….
Despite being known as the Land of the Free, the US isn’t at the top of the human freedom index rankings. According to Wisevoter, these 14 countries rank higher for personal, civil, and economic freedoms. The Human Freedom Index Explained The human freedom index is a way of quantifying the civil, economic, and personal freedoms…
Recent polling reveals that despite world troubles, Americans feel hopeful about 2024 and beyond. But that doesn’t mean they don’t want to make changes in themselves and in the country as a whole. 2023 Was a Mixed Bag A recent YouGov poll showed that 42% of Americans found 2023 to be equally filled with happiness…
