Mr.Nelson Ci Intro to Gun Culture

Question 1

Pattern of Gun Ownership (Mr.Nelson Intro Gun Culture in America)

Answer 1

TODAY: the 33st day of 2023 there have been 616 mass shootings
since the Maine shooting there have been 48 other mass shootings
BIG IDEA: this now kills children more than young adult car crashes

Question 2

How does the number of guns in the US compare with other countries?

Answer 2

the U.S. has more guns than any other country

Question 3

Are gun ownership patterns currently on the rise or falling?

Answer 3

they’re rising

Question 4

Are a majority (over 50%) of Americans gun owners?

Answer 4

yes
more common in rural states
minority of Americans
30% of adults
42% of households

Question 5

What are “Super Owners?” and about what percentage of gun owners do they account for?

Answer 5

people who own multiple guns (not just one or two) 50%

Question 6

What is the #1 reason Americans own guns?

Answer 6

protection

Question 7

What is Gun Culture?

Answer 7

1. long-standing behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs about firearms and their use by civilians
2. strong emotions & attachment toward guns on cultural symbols of the past and present
3. deep and historic role of guns in American society: identity, thinking, politics, entertainment

Question 8

Historically, what have Americans used guns for?

Answer 8

self-reliance
self-defense
hunting/ food
hobby/ sport

also feelings of:
love, tradition & heritage
skill/ accomplishment
power/ responsibility