Gun Ownership Rises Among Republican Women, Declines Among Democratic Men

A Gallup poll highlights shifting firearm ownership trends influenced by political affiliation and gender over the past decade.

The percentage of Republican women who own firearms has increased from 19% in 2007-2012 to 33% in 2019-2024, reflecting a 50% rise in recent years.
Gun ownership among Democratic men has steadily declined, dropping from 36% in 2007-2012 to 29% in the latest survey period.
Republican men continue to lead in firearm ownership, with 60% reporting gun ownership in 2024, while only 12% of Democratic women own firearms.
National gun ownership remains steady at roughly 31%, though regional and demographic disparities persist, with rural and Southern residents reporting higher rates of ownership.
Experts suggest the rise in gun ownership among Republican women reflects concerns about personal safety and political influences on the gun debate.