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The Survey Method
Here's a survey from a faculty student project
on firearms issues.
Gun Ownership/Gun Control Survey (©)
1. Gender: FqMq
2. Age _________
3. Do you think there should be a ban on private ownership of handguns?
YesqNoq
4. Assuming handgun ownership is allowed, do you think there should be registration or licensing of handguns?
YesqNoq
5. Assuming handgun ownership is allowed and separate from the issue of registration, do you think there should be a waiting period before one can purchase a handgun?
YesqNoq
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6. Do you possess a handgun?
YesqNoq
7. If not, do you feel that one day you might want to possess a handgun?
YesqNoq
8. If you own or would consider owning a handgun, please rate in importance below the reasons for handgun ownership:
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Not |
Somewhat
Important |
Very
Important |
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| Hunting |
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| Personal Protection |
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| Shooting sports (targets, etc.) |
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9. Have you or someone close to you (relative or friend) been a victim of a violent crime?
YesqNoq
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Should my students and I have separated out the respondent being a victim from knowing someone whowas a victim? Would the results be clearer? |
10. Rate how likely you think you would be able to use a handgun with deadly force in the following situations:
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Unlikely |
Not Sure
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Likely
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| Protect Self or Other's Life & Limbfrom Direct Threat |
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| Intruder in House (Might be Burglar) |
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Protect Other Property(ex. someone stealing car outside) |
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11. Please rate yourself on the following scale of political belief.
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Very |
Moderate
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Very
Liberal |
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12. In the space below, please tell us if you think a ban on handguns would be a good or bad policy for the United States:
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Open Ended Question
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