U.S. civilians have owned about 423 million firearms between 1986 and 2018, according to estimates by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
That translates to about five guns for every three American adults.
Pistols and other weapons are displayed at a shooting range during the “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival” in Greeley, Penn., on Oct. 12, 2019. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
