G&A Ranks the Best States for Gun Owners in 2013

[mewalke]

The surprising Texas stat for me was that only 36% of Texans are gun owners. It seems like about half the folks I have met since moving here 6 months ago are gun owners, so I would have expected higher numbers there.

I have a bunch of friends and relatives, that if asked, will state that they don't own any firearms or sharp knives for that matter.

Good point, if I don't know the person I wouldn't admit it either.

[steveincowtown]

The surprising Texas stat for me was that only 36% of Texans are gun owners. It seems like about half the folks I have met since moving here 6 months ago are gun owners, so I would have expected higher numbers there.

I have a bunch of friends and relatives, that if asked, will state that they don't own any firearms or sharp knives for that matter.

Good point, if I don't know the person I wouldn't admit it either.

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Most ominously of all, 17 percent of those polled answered "prefer not to say." We assume that last group also has an impressive collection of beans, jugs of water and many non-perishable foods.

I would have to guess that if 17 percent wouldn't answer, and probably another 5-10% lied, the real percentage of Texan's who own guns is closer to 60%.