Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
23
|
07
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults and sample children, GUNUSEV reports whether the individual had ever used a gun or firearm for any reason. In 2007, this question was asked to only sample adults.
[show more]Interviewers introduced these questions on firearms by stating, "The next questions are about your current or previous exposure to loud sounds or noises." Interviewers asked, "Have you ever used firearms for any reason?" The survey form directed interviewers to include target shooting, hunting and occupational experiences (military service, etc.). Further, the survey form advised that, "Firearms include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns. Do not include BB or pellet guns."
For a full list of hearing related variables available for all years, see HEARING.
Comparability
In addition to changes in universe, the NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2007: Sample adults age 18+.
- 2023: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children age 6-17.
Availability
- 2007, 2023
Survey Text
| 2023 |
| 2007 |
Variable: HRFIREEV_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
Has ^SCNAME EVER used guns or firearms for any reason?
* Read if necessary: Include target shooting, hunting, military service, and job-related firearm
use.
* Read if necessary: Firearms include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns. Do not
include BB or pellet guns.
Instruction:
s another way people are exposed to loud noises. Instruction If GEN.AGE_FINAL[PX_C]=6-11, fill: "The next few
questions are about ^SCNAME's current or previous exposure
to very loud sounds or noises."
Elseif GEN.AGE_FINAL[PX_C]=12-17, fill: "Using firearms is
another way people are exposed to loud noises."
Instruction:
Fill ALIAS of HHSTAT_C=1
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
2,RF,DK [goto HRVLOUD12M_C]
Question Text:
Have you ever used firearms for any reason?
*Include target shooting, hunting, your job (including military service).
*Firearms include pistols, shotguns, rifles, and other types of guns. Do not include BB or pellet guns.
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(2,R,D) If EVERWRK ne (2, R, D) [goto HRWRKNOS];
Else [goto HRLESNOS]
Weights
- 2007, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT