March 6, 2018 - U.S. Voters Oppose Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Voters Oppose Armed Teachers, Back Armed Security 6-1

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American voters oppose 50 - 31 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum, and disagree 64 - 28 percent with President Donald Trump's claim that a trade war would be good for the U.S. and easily won, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released today.





Every listed party, gender, education, age and racial group oppose steel and aluminum tariffs, except Republicans, who support tariffs by a lackluster 58 - 20 percent and white voters with no college degree, who are divided with 42 percent supporting tariffs and 40 percent opposed, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University Poll finds.





American voters oppose these tariffs 59 - 29 percent, if these tariffs raise the cost of goods they buy. The tariffs will be good for American jobs, 26 percent say, while 36 percent say tariffs will be bad for jobs and 24 percent say the tariffs will have no impact on jobs.





American voters disapprove 54 - 34 percent of the way President Trump is handling trade. Only Republicans and white voters with no college degree approve.





That National Rifle Assn. (NRA) has too much influence over politicians, 60 percent of American voters say, while 7 percent say it has too little influence and 26 percent say it has the right amount of influence.





Republicans in Congress are afraid of the NRA, voters say 54 - 42 percent.





Democrats in Congress are afraid of the NRA, voters say 49 - 45 percent.





President Trump is not afraid of the NRA, voters say 65 - 31 percent.





"Tariff, smariff, say voters who see punishing other countries on imports will do more harm at home," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.





"Who's afraid of the NRA? 535 Senators and Congress people. "Who's not afraid of the NRA? The man with the most to lose to one of Washington's most powerful lobbies, President Donald Trump."





American voters oppose 58 - 40 percent allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns on school grounds.





But voters support 82 - 14 percent having armed security officers in schools.





American voters say 81 - 14 percent it's a "good thing" that some private companies now require people to be 21 years old or older to purchase a gun. Support is 65 percent or higher among every listed group. If a company says it will no longer sell assault weapons, 33 percent of voters are more likely to shop there, as 12 percent are less likely and 53 percent say this will have no effect.





If Congress does not pass stricter gun laws, 57 percent of voters say Republicans would be more responsible, as 18 percent say Democrats would be more responsible.





Support for gun control remains strong as American voters support 63 - 32 percent stricter gun laws in the U.S., compared to 66 - 31 percent in a February 20 Quinnipiac University National Poll.





Voter opinions on other gun issues are:

Support 61 - 35 percent a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons;

A 48 - 48 percent split on a ban on the sale of all semi-automatic rifles;

Support 63 - 34 percent a nationwide ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines holding more than 10 rounds;

Support 78 - 20 percent requiring individuals to be 21 years old or older to buy a gun;

Support 89 - 8 percent allowing police or family members to petition a judge to remove guns from a person who may be at risk of violent behavior;

Support 91 - 6 percent banning possession of a gun by an individual with a restraining order against them for stalking or domestic, sexual or repeat violence.

"The outcry on guns continues and voters say it's on you, Republicans, to make the change," Malloy said.





From March 3 - 5, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,122 voters nationwide with a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percentage points, including the design effect. Live interviewers call landlines and cell phones.





The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts nationwide public opinion surveys, and statewide polls in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa and Colorado as a public service and for research.





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15. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling trade?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Approve 34% 69% 6% 30% 39% 29% 35% 44% Disapprove 54 14 85 57 50 57 56 38 DK/NA 13 17 9 12 11 14 9 18 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 22% 38% 40% 33% 45% 35% 40% 10% 26% Disapprove 61 50 52 56 45 48 47 79 63 DK/NA 17 13 8 11 9 17 13 11 11

TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling trade?

App Dis DK/NA Mar 06, 2018 34 54 13 May 10, 2017 38 49 13

19. Do you support or oppose imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 31% 58% 11% 28% 34% 29% 28% 42% Oppose 50 20 73 55 50 50 56 40 DK/NA 19 21 16 17 16 21 17 18 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 26% 36% 36% 28% 39% 32% 35% 17% 27% Oppose 49 48 52 54 49 47 48 68 45 DK/NA 25 17 13 17 13 21 17 16 28

20. Would you support or oppose imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports if the tariffs raised the cost of goods that you buy?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 29% 51% 12% 27% 32% 27% 28% 39% Oppose 59 32 78 62 57 60 62 48 DK/NA 12 17 9 11 12 12 11 13 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 21% 38% 31% 25% 37% 30% 33% 13% 28% Oppose 64 53 59 62 53 56 54 76 56 DK/NA 15 9 9 13 10 14 12 11 16

21. Do you think that imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports will be good for American jobs, will be bad for American jobs, or do you think it will have no impact on American jobs either way?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Good 26% 49% 11% 22% 30% 22% 22% 39% Bad 36 10 51 41 36 36 42 26 No impact 24 25 25 24 25 24 24 23 DK/NA 14 15 13 13 10 18 12 12 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Good 23% 24% 32% 23% 35% 27% 30% 9% 18% Bad 28 31 38 44 33 35 34 51 27 No impact 32 28 23 18 24 23 23 29 33 DK/NA 17 17 8 14 8 16 12 11 23

22. As you may know, President Trump has said that a trade war would be good for the United States, and could be easily won. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Agree 28% 67% 7% 19% 31% 25% 25% 40% Disagree 64 23 90 71 63 64 67 50 DK/NA 9 10 3 11 6 11 8 10 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Agree 22% 31% 32% 24% 36% 30% 33% 11% 20% Disagree 70 62 60 65 58 58 58 83 70 DK/NA 7 7 8 11 6 11 9 7 10

23. Is your opinion of the NRA, or the National Rifle Association, favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about it?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Favorable 38% 78% 6% 35% 46% 30% 34% 51% Unfavorable 51 15 84 51 43 58 58 37 Hvn't hrd enough 9 7 9 10 8 10 7 9 REFUSED 2 - 1 4 3 2 1 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Favorable 32% 41% 40% 35% 51% 35% 43% 16% 33% Unfavorable 49 45 52 58 41 53 48 75 39 Hvn't hrd enough 15 11 7 5 6 10 8 8 23 REFUSED 4 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 4 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Favorable 53% 28% 33% 57% 42% 44% Unfavorable 39 58 58 32 40 42 Hvn't hrd enough 7 12 7 9 13 10 REFUSED 1 2 2 2 5 4

24. Do you think that the NRA, or the National Rifle Association, has too much influence over politicians, too little influence, or about the right amount of influence over politicians?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Too much 60% 26% 86% 63% 54% 65% 66% 49% Too little 7 11 3 6 10 5 5 10 Right amount 26 55 5 25 31 22 26 33 DK/NA 7 8 5 6 6 8 4 8 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Too much 57% 55% 60% 67% 52% 62% 57% 82% 43% Too little 10 9 8 1 10 5 7 4 11 Right amount 22 29 28 27 33 26 30 12 26 DK/NA 11 7 5 5 5 7 6 2 20 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Too much 49% 67% 64% 43% 55% 55% Too little 9 7 5 10 10 10 Right amount 37 18 25 40 28 29 DK/NA 5 8 6 7 7 5

25. In general, do you think that President Trump is afraid of the NRA, or not?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Yes/Afraid 31% 7% 55% 29% 29% 32% 35% 23% No 65 92 39 66 67 63 61 75 DK/NA 5 1 6 5 4 5 4 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Afraid 25% 23% 34% 39% 28% 29% 29% 44% 34% No 73 71 61 57 68 68 68 47 57 DK/NA 2 6 4 4 3 3 3 9 9 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Yes/Afraid 23% 38% 33% 18% 27% 28% No 74 56 63 79 67 66 DK/NA 3 6 4 3 5 5

26. In general, do you think that Republicans in Congress are afraid of the NRA, or not?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Yes/Afraid 54% 27% 83% 52% 52% 57% 63% 44% No 42 70 15 43 44 40 33 52 DK/NA 4 3 2 5 4 4 5 4 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Afraid 41% 51% 62% 61% 51% 54% 53% 69% 52% No 54 46 36 34 44 42 43 31 43 DK/NA 5 3 2 5 5 4 4 1 5 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Yes/Afraid 47% 62% 58% 39% 54% 54% No 50 33 39 58 44 45 DK/NA 3 5 3 3 2 1

27. In general, do you think that Democrats in Congress are afraid of the NRA, or not?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Yes/Afraid 49% 50% 44% 52% 50% 48% 49% 49% No 45 45 50 42 45 45 45 45 DK/NA 6 5 6 6 5 7 6 6 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Afraid 44% 44% 53% 53% 51% 47% 49% 49% 57% No 52 50 43 39 45 45 45 48 34 DK/NA 4 6 4 9 4 8 6 2 9 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Yes/Afraid 51% 49% 49% 48% 52% 52% No 44 43 45 48 43 42 DK/NA 5 8 6 4 6 6

32. Do you support or oppose stricter gun laws in the United States?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 63% 39% 88% 63% 57% 70% 73% 50% Oppose 32 58 11 30 39 25 25 43 DK/NA 5 3 1 7 5 5 2 7 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 61% 58% 64% 72% 54% 68% 61% 75% 66% Oppose 33 36 34 22 42 27 34 24 25 DK/NA 5 6 2 6 4 5 5 1 10 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 50% 72% 69% 44% 57% 58% Oppose 44 24 28 47 37 35 DK/NA 5 4 2 8 6 7

TREND: Do you support or oppose stricter gun laws in the United States?

Sup Opp DK/NA Mar 06, 2018 63 32 5 Feb 20, 2018 66 31 4 Dec 20, 2017 59 36 5 Nov 15, 2017 60 36 3 Oct 12, 2017 60 36 3 Jun 28, 2017 54 42 4 Jun 30, 2016 54 42 4 Dec 23, 2015 47 50 3 Nov 05, 2015 52 45 3

33. Do you support or oppose a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 61% 38% 88% 58% 50% 71% 72% 51% Oppose 35 60 10 38 47 24 26 43 DK/NA 4 2 3 5 3 5 2 6 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 46% 51% 68% 80% 51% 71% 61% 68% 58% Oppose 45 46 32 16 46 24 35 31 35 DK/NA 9 3 1 4 3 5 4 1 8 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 49% 71% 65% 44% 51% 52% Oppose 49 25 33 51 45 44 DK/NA 2 4 2 5 4 4

TREND: Do you support or oppose a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons?

Sup Opp DK/NA Mar 06, 2018 61 35 4 Feb 20, 2018 67 29 4 Nov 15, 2017 65 31 5 Oct 12, 2017 64 32 4 Jun 30, 2016 59 37 4 Dec 23, 2015 58 38 4 Apr 04, 2013 59 36 4 Mar 07, 2013 54 41 6 Feb 07, 2013 56 39 5

34. Do you support or oppose a nationwide ban on the sale of all semi-automatic rifles?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 48% 24% 74% 46% 34% 60% 57% 37% Oppose 48 72 24 48 62 34 41 56 DK/NA 5 4 2 6 4 6 2 7 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 36% 40% 51% 62% 34% 58% 47% 63% 39% Oppose 57 58 46 32 63 36 49 33 53 DK/NA 7 2 3 6 2 6 4 3 8 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 31% 57% 51% 31% 39% 44% Oppose 67 40 46 63 57 52 DK/NA 2 4 4 6 4 4

35. Do you support or oppose a nationwide ban on the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 bullets?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 63% 39% 87% 62% 53% 72% 70% 55% Oppose 34 57 11 35 44 24 28 40 DK/NA 3 5 2 3 3 4 2 5 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 52% 58% 66% 73% 54% 70% 63% 73% 56% Oppose 39 40 33 24 43 26 34 27 37 DK/NA 9 2 2 3 3 4 3 - 7 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 50% 71% 63% 51% 52% 55% Oppose 48 26 33 46 46 43 DK/NA 2 3 3 3 3 2

TREND: Do you support or oppose a nationwide ban on the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 bullets?

Sup Opp DK/NA Mar 06, 2018 63 34 3 Oct 12, 2017 64 34 3 Apr 04, 2013 58 38 4 Mar 07, 2013 54 42 5 Feb 07, 2013 56 40 4

36. Do you support or oppose requiring individuals to be 21 years of age or older in order to purchase a gun?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 78% 63% 93% 79% 74% 82% 78% 70% Oppose 20 36 6 19 25 16 21 27 DK/NA 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 80% 81% 75% 80% 70% 77% 74% 92% 92% Oppose 18 19 24 16 29 20 24 6 8 DK/NA 2 1 2 3 1 3 2 2 - HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 69% 84% 80% 68% 72% 73% Oppose 29 15 18 30 26 24 DK/NA 2 1 1 2 2 3

37. Do you support or oppose allowing the police or family members to petition a judge to remove guns from a person that may be at risk for violent behavior?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 89% 89% 94% 88% 85% 92% 91% 88% Oppose 8 9 4 9 11 6 7 9 DK/NA 3 2 2 3 4 2 2 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 89% 88% 88% 92% 86% 92% 89% 89% 89% Oppose 8 10 9 5 11 5 8 11 5 DK/NA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 - 5 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 87% 88% 92% 85% 85% 85% Oppose 9 8 5 12 12 12 DK/NA 3 3 3 3 3 3

38. Do you support or oppose banning the possession or purchase of a gun if an individual has had a restraining order filed against them for stalking or domestic, sexual, or repeat violence?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 91% 89% 96% 90% 87% 95% 93% 92% Oppose 6 6 3 8 10 3 5 6 DK/NA 2 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 92% 88% 92% 94% 88% 96% 92% 87% 95% Oppose 6 9 7 3 10 2 6 10 5 DK/NA 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 - HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 89% 92% 93% 87% 87% 86% Oppose 7 5 6 10 10 11 DK/NA 4 3 1 3 3 3

39. Do you support or oppose allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns on school grounds?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 40% 77% 10% 37% 47% 34% 36% 56% Oppose 58 21 88 60 52 63 62 41 DK/NA 2 2 1 3 2 3 2 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 31% 50% 41% 35% 54% 40% 46% 12% 35% Oppose 68 47 58 62 44 58 51 87 62 DK/NA 1 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 3 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 54% 33% 35% 57% 45% 47% Oppose 44 66 62 40 51 50 DK/NA 2 1 3 3 3 4

40. Do you support or oppose having armed security officers in schools?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Support 82% 95% 72% 84% 82% 83% 82% 91% Oppose 14 2 25 13 16 13 16 6 DK/NA 3 3 4 3 2 5 2 3 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Support 80% 78% 86% 84% 87% 86% 86% 68% 78% Oppose 18 18 11 13 12 10 11 26 15 DK/NA 2 5 3 3 1 4 3 6 7 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Support 86% 77% 83% 90% 82% 82% Oppose 11 20 13 7 16 15 DK/NA 3 3 4 3 3 3

41. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Trump is handling the issue of gun violence?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Approve 33% 73% 5% 30% 36% 31% 32% 47% Disapprove 59 18 91 62 55 63 63 43 DK/NA 8 9 4 8 9 6 5 9 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 22% 36% 36% 37% 41% 38% 40% 14% 26% Disapprove 70 54 58 57 51 55 53 84 63 DK/NA 8 9 6 6 8 7 7 2 11 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Approve 45% 26% 30% 49% 37% 38% Disapprove 47 68 63 43 54 53 DK/NA 8 6 7 9 9 9

42. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Republicans in Congress are handling the issue of gun violence?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Approve 20% 48% 5% 16% 24% 16% 18% 28% Disapprove 70 39 90 75 66 73 76 58 DK/NA 10 13 5 10 10 11 6 14 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 17% 26% 18% 18% 28% 19% 23% 9% 15% Disapprove 72 66 74 69 63 70 67 86 68 DK/NA 11 8 8 13 9 11 10 5 17 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Approve 26% 14% 21% 28% 22% 23% Disapprove 62 76 70 60 70 70 DK/NA 12 10 9 12 8 7

43. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Democrats in Congress are handling the issue of gun violence?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Approve 21% 10% 37% 18% 19% 24% 26% 17% Disapprove 70 83 50 75 76 64 66 73 DK/NA 9 7 12 8 6 12 8 9 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Approve 21% 18% 23% 23% 22% 21% 22% 21% 22% Disapprove 70 75 72 65 73 67 70 72 66 DK/NA 9 7 5 12 5 11 8 7 12 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Approve 16% 22% 25% 17% 14% 16% Disapprove 78 68 67 73 79 78 DK/NA 7 10 8 10 6 6

44. If Congress does not pass stricter gun laws, who would you think is more responsible: the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Republicans 57% 46% 80% 50% 58% 56% 64% 44% Democrats 18 29 10 16 18 18 16 25 DK/NA 26 25 9 34 25 27 19 31 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Republicans 62% 54% 60% 50% 57% 51% 54% 73% 57% Democrats 13 17 18 25 20 22 21 8 14 DK/NA 25 29 22 25 23 28 25 20 30 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Republicans 52% 62% 59% 48% 58% 57% Democrats 23 14 18 22 15 15 DK/NA 25 24 23 30 27 28

45. If Congress does not pass stricter gun laws, would you also think President Trump is responsible or not?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Yes/Also responsible 52% 27% 80% 52% 49% 56% 55% 39% No 42 68 15 43 47 38 40 54 DK/NA 5 5 5 5 4 7 5 7 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Yes/Also responsible 58% 51% 52% 50% 46% 48% 47% 71% 65% No 36 45 44 42 50 45 47 28 27 DK/NA 6 4 4 8 4 7 6 1 9 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Yes/Also responsible 38% 60% 58% 35% 53% 48% No 57 33 39 59 44 49 DK/NA 4 7 3 6 4 3

46. As you may know, some private companies are now requiring individuals to be 21 years of age or older in order to purchase a gun. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?

WHITE...... COLLEGE DEG Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Good thing 81% 65% 93% 84% 76% 86% 82% 74% Bad thing 14 25 5 12 18 10 14 18 DK/NA 5 9 2 4 6 4 5 8 AGE IN YRS.............. WHITE..... 18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp Good thing 85% 79% 78% 86% 72% 83% 78% 98% 86% Bad thing 8 17 17 11 20 12 16 2 11 DK/NA 7 4 4 3 8 5 6 - 4 HAVE KIDS <18 YRS Gun DENSITY............ InPublic HsHld City Suburb Rural Yes School Good thing 73% 85% 85% 73% 72% 74% Bad thing 21 12 11 20 22 21 DK/NA 6 3 4 7 6 5

47. If a private company announces that it will no longer sell assault weapons, are you more likely to shop at that company's stores, less likely to shop at their stores, or won't it have an effect on whether or not you shop at their stores?