Media Spin on Gun Control Doesn’t Match Voters’ Opinions

Thousands of gun rights advocates attend a rally organized by The Virginia Citizens Defense League on Capitol Square near the state capital building in Richmond, Va., on Jan. 20, 2020. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

News Analysis

Red flag laws are the top priority of Democrats and gun control advocates. Polls show that Americans overwhelmingly support these measures—by margins ranging between 2–1 and 3–1. Congress recently passed legislation providing funding for states that adopted these laws.