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GUN1LOADED
Firearm kept loaded or unloaded (1 firearm, not taken apart)
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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 who do not keep their firearm taken apart, GUN1LOADED indicates if the firearm is kept loaded or unloaded.

GUN1LOADED 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

  • 1994: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement) who keep firearms in or around home and own one firearm and who do not keep the firearm taken apart.

Availability

  • 1994

Weights