Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
94
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Taken apart | X |
| 2 | With trigger lock | X |
| 3 | Assembled, no lock | X |
| 4 | Other | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertainted | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults who kept only one firearm around his or her home (including those kept in a garage, outdoor storage area, truck, and car) (GUNNO), GUN1KEPT reports how the gun was stored.
[show more]Interviewers introduced the questions on firearm safety by stating, "The next questions are about safety and firearms. Firearms include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns. Do not include guns that cannot fire, starter pistols, or BB guns." The survey form also directed interviewers to read if necessary: "Sometimes the use of firearms can lead to injury, which is a health problem."
After establishing that only one gun was kept in the home, interviewers asked, "Which statement best describes the WAY the firearm is kept?" The survey form directed interviewers to show a card (or read the categories if it was a telephone interview) to the respondent with four choices listed as follows:
- Taken apart
- With a trigger lock or other locking mechanism
- Assembled without a locking mechanism
- Other
Universe
- 1994: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who keep firearms in or around home and own one firearm.
Availability
- 1994
Survey Text
| 1994 |
CARD YG2
2. With a trigger lock or other locking mechanism
3. Assembled without a locking mechanism
4. Other (Specify)
c. Which statement best describes the WAY the firearm is kept?
[] 2 With a trigger lock or other locking mechanism (3d)
[] 3 Assembled without a locking mechanism (3d)
[] 4 Other (Specify) ____ (3d)
[] 9 DK (3d)
Weights
- 1994 : SUPP2WT