Description

For sample persons ages 18 and older who keep firearms in or around their home, own only one firearm, and keep the firearm loaded, GUN1OTHAM indicates if there is any ammunition kept in or around the home, other than the ammunition in the loaded firearm.

GUN1OTHAM 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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1994

Weights

• 1994 : SUPP2WT