Panther wrote on Nov 29
th, 2025 at 1:44pm:
There are just too many guns in the USA -
over 450 million I believe?
AI Overview
Estimates vary, but there are over 500 million civilian-owned guns in the USA. Another study from 2018 found that U.S. civilians owned about 393 million firearms. The wide range is due to the difficulty in counting, as most guns are not registered and some people own multiple guns.
Civilian-owned firearms:
One recent estimate places the number of civilian-owned firearms at around 500 million, based on manufacturing records and background checks.
A 2018 estimate from the Small Arms Survey stated that U.S. civilians owned approximately 393 million firearms.
Factors influencing the estimates:
No federal gun registry: The U.S. does not have a comprehensive national registry for all firearms, which makes a precise count impossible.
Multiple ownership: Many gun owners possess multiple firearms, which skews the numbers when trying to determine the total number of guns versus owners.