Second Amendment Firearms

393 million

Based on NICS background data and manufacturing records, it is estimated that there are 393 million civilian-owned firearms in the U.S. Only 6.06 million firearms are registered in America (NFA registrations and states with permits to purchase) Estimates show that 82,880,000 people own at least one firearm in 2023.

It is hard to believe there are than many firearms in America...

Americans are armed to the teeth or so it would appear.

Not all of those who own firearms are simply collectors - I would suspect that 80% of those individuals who own firearms are for HUNTING and PROTECTION.

My guess is that most of the firearms that are owned are owned by people who DO NOT LIVE IN THE CITY but those who live in suburbs or in the country.

I base this comment on the state of Tennessee where I currently live.  It is not unusual to see people in malls walking around with handguns in hip holsters since we have carry permits in this state as well.

It would also be my belief that those who carry guns know how to use them and are not afraid to use them either.

Gun sales in America have increased since the illegal immigrants have increased their numbers and while large cities tolerate these illegals, that will not be the case with most southern states.

It is possible that there will be an increase in violence and an increase firearms related deaths as these illegal immigrants begin to steal in order to feed themselves and their families.

We (Americans) did not invite these illegal immigrants here, our government did, and we (Americans) will not be afraid to let these illegal immigrants know how we feel.

If these illegal immigrants are smart, they will take their butts up north and stay away from southern states.    This includes those illegals who illegally came into the USA to commit crimes.

I am 76 years old and I do not own a handgun, but all my neighbors, who are veterans own handguns and don't really care for illegals...   However, legal immigration is more than welcomed and is encouraged because LEGALS usually have something positive to contribute and speak English.