GUNUNLLOCK
All firearms kept unloaded and in a locked place (all firearms)
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
94
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample persons ages 18 and older who keep firearms in or around their home and own more than one firearm, GUNUNLLOCK reports if the firearms are kept both locked and unloaded.
GUNUNLLOCK is part of a series of questions first introduced in 1994 related to firearm safety. For related variables and more information please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1994: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who keep firearms in or around their home and who own one or more firearms (or for whom the number of firearms was unknown).
Availability
- 1994
Survey Text
| 1994 |
1994
Survey form
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HAND CARD YG1. Read categories if telephone interview.
CARD YG1
CARD YG1
1. The firearm is kept in a LOCKED PLACE, such as a drawer, cabinet, or closet
2. The firearm is kept in an UNLOCKED place
2. The firearm is kept in an UNLOCKED place
b. Which statement best describes the PLACE the firearm is kept?
[] 1 The firearm is kept in a LOCKED PLACE, such as a drawer cabinet, or closet
[] 2 The firearm is kept in an UNLOCKED place
[] 9 DK
[] 2 The firearm is kept in an UNLOCKED place
[] 9 DK
d. Is the firearm kept loaded or unloaded?
[] 1 Loaded (3e)
[] 2 Unloaded (3f)
[] 9 DK (3f)
[] 2 Unloaded (3f)
[] 9 DK (3f)
Weights
- 1994 : SUPP2WT