Firearm Acquisition and New Exposure to Household Firearms After the Initial Pandemic Purchasing Surge: Results From the 2024 National Firearms Survey

Key Points

• To explore trends in firearm acquisition and exposure to household firearms following the pandemic purchasing surge.
• Conducted a national survey on firearm ownership and acquisition practices.
• Analyzed changes in household exposure to firearms pre and post-pandemic.
• Examined demographic factors influencing firearm acquisition trends.
• Increased household firearm ownership observed post-pandemic surge.
• Significant variation in acquisition patterns based on demographic factors.
• Continued interest in firearms among new owners after initial purchasing spike.