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 |
| 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, own only one firearm, and keep the firearm taken apart or unloaded, GUN1ANYAM reports if the respondent keeps any ammunition in or around her/his home.
GUN1ANYAM 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 own one firearm which is kept taken apart or kept unloaded (or for whom it was unknown whether the gun was kept taken apart or unloaded).
Availability
- 1994
Weights
- 1994 : SUPP2WT