53% of Americans Oppose ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, More Favor Concealed Carry Over Gun Control

By Nick Leghorn

Normally in the aftermath of a mass shooting you’ll see a little spike in public sentiment for more gun control laws. Following the attack at Sandy Hook the number of people in favor of a so-called “assault weapons” ban spiked for the first time in decades before quietly slinking back to normal levels. But things have changed. Following events like the Colorado Springs shooting and the San Bernardino terrorist attack, more Americans see the Second Amendment as the best way to protect themselves. A record 53% of Americans now oppose an “assault weapons” ban according to ABC, and more people believe that concealed carry is a better idea than increased gun control to keep people safe . . .

From ABC:

A majority of Americans oppose banning assault weapons for the first time in more than 20 years of ABC News/Washington Post polls, with the public expressing vast doubt that the authorities can prevent “lone wolf” terrorist attacks and a substantial sense that armed citizens can help.

Just 45 percent in this national survey favor an assault weapons ban, down 11 percentage points from an ABC/Post poll in 2013 and down from a peak of 80 percent in 1994. Fifty-three …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns