Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
94
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | 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, GUN2TRIGL indicates if the firearms are kept with a trigger lock or other locking mechanism. Other options for how firearms are kept include taken apart (GUN2APART), assembled without a locking mechanism (GUN2ASNOLOC), or other (GUN2KEPOTH).
GUN2TRIGL 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 home and who own more than one firearm (or for whom the number of firearms was unknown).
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 statements describe the WAYS in which the firearms are kept?
Mark (X) all that apply.
[] 2 With a trigger lock or other locking mechanism
[] 3 Assembled without a locking mechanism
[] 4 Other -- Specify -- ____
[] 9 DK
Weights
- 1994 : SUPP2WT