How many households have guns in Indiana?

[Sylvain]

I just heard on TV (so it must be true) that in Alaska, 60% of households have guns.
I guess that's a lot, im not really sure how we compare in Indiana and if it's even possible to really know since guns are not registered (I dont know if they are in Alaska).

So what would you say is the percentage of housolds with a gun in Indiana?

Is there any official statistic?

 

[melensdad]

A recent national survey indicated that 51% of the households in the "Midwest" had at least 1 gun in the home. Its higher in the south, lower in the northeast.

 

[TClem24]

I would say it has to do with how rural the area you are taking the poll in.

 

[jbrooks19]

I personally have two guns, my uncle has over 200 guns, grandpa has a couple, and most of my other family do as well, so I would say a good amount of indiana residents do!

 

[Sylvain]

I personally have two guns, my uncle has over 200 guns, grandpa has a couple, and most of my other family do as well, so I would say a good amount of indiana residents do!

If you are from a "gun family" that doesn't mean that all the families are like that.
I know people in Indiana that never had a gun in their family and dont know anybody that own a gun.

 

[gunowner930]

I know people in Indiana that never had a gun in their family and dont know anybody that own a gun.

Just based on my personal obversations (I know, not scientific data), I'd say that there is a strong correlation of gun ownership and rural residences. The majority of people I've met that live in urban and suburban areas didn't have guns, and I don't know that I've met anybody who owns property outside of city limits who didn't have guns.

 

[jbrooks19]

What I am trying to say is that my family is from all over Indiana, from Indy to small towns and they all have them, as well as most of my friends and many people I know. All I'm saying is that in my personal opinion there is a decent amount of Indiana residents that have firearms.

 

[ruger44srh]

I think most people don't "advertise" that they have guns in the house because that makes them a target for thieves

 

[jbrooks19]

I agree, or they also may think that some people who have the mindset that ''guns are bad'' may think different about them.

I think most people don't "advertise" that they have guns in the house because that makes them a target for thieves

 

[buckstopshere]

I would think a fairly high percentage. Maybe above the Midwest avg of 51%. The operative phrase being "in the home". I know several folks that do not carry a weapon but do have at least 1 firearm in their home for home defense.

 

[sepe]

I think most people don't "advertise" that they have guns in the house because that makes them a target for thieves

That would make sense. I know I'd never keep guns in the house because they're dangerous and scary. I've got a couple really loud whistles for self defense.

I have seen a few people I know that have pictures of their guns on facebook and they also had their home phone number and address listed...until I pointed that out. For the longest time, I didn't even have the current city listed on my profile and I'd never put a phone # or address and pictures of valuables.

 

[db1959]

0%. Everyone knows all the guns were lost in the great boat accident of '08.

 

[Sylvain]

I think most people don't "advertise" that they have guns in the house because that makes them a target for thieves

You are probably right, it must depends on what kind of gun owner you are too.
If you like shooting sports and own a big collection of guns, you are probably known in your family and among your friends for being "the gun guy" and you have no problem letting people know that you have guns, you invite them to the range and such.
And you must also have the family that have just one gun for home defense and want to keep it secret, they are not really "gun people" and just have one gun as a tool.

 

[nicajack]

I live in a rural area on a county road. There are guns in every single house that I can see from my property. I assume that goes for the rest of the homesteads on this road....No guns here, though. I also have been boating....John

 

[rugertoter]

A recent national survey indicated that 51% of the households in the "Midwest" had at least 1 gun in the home. Its higher in the south, lower in the northeast.

And that my friend, is a good thing! Too bad it is not 61%!

 

[ghitch75]

i live on a road thats 5.5 miles long and 15 families ....we are 100%...

 

[Boost Lee]

I think many here would be incredibly surprised how many households in Indiana house a firearm or rifle for home defense.

I did a quick survey of my employer (roughly 100 employees asked; varying from 20 year old singles to 30-40 with kids to 65+),
And over 75% of them have a weapon for home defense. Doesn't mean they're all 'gun enthusiasts', as we are...
But again, many might be surprised how many of your friends/family members have a weapon in home and don't talk about it.

 

[fenderpbass]

At the present I have 5 guns in my house.

 

[Boost Lee]

I've got my glock tucked between my two cushions on my love seat so when peeps come in on me, I can pull it out sideways and shoot...
got my ak47 inside my freezer so when I'm caught off guard getting my hot pocket, I can pop a cap.

I love America.

Insert purple where common sense doesn't apply.

 

[96harley]

not really sure how we compare in Indiana and if it's even possible to really know since guns are not registered

Thank Heaven we don't have registration. I have a 12 gauage to celebrate the new year with. In addition I have a nailgun, paintgun, airgun, for a total of four guns. Don't know how many Hoosiers have guns. With all the construction workers and paint and body guys I bet the number is healthy.