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A new survey from McLaughlin & Associates, commissioned by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), reveals something the mainstream media won\u2019t highlight: most Americans don\u2019t believe gun control reduces crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only 19% of voters think passing more gun control laws will make a difference. Another 21% think stricter enforcement of current gun laws<\/a> might help. Add those together, and just 40% of voters tie crime reduction to gun control at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are you surprised by the results of this poll? (Photo: CPRC<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, what do most Americans actually want? Arrest the bad guys and keep them in jail. A solid 54% said locking up criminals is the real solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This survey also exposes a common flaw in traditional polling. Usually, respondents only get two options: pass more gun laws<\/em> or enforce the ones we have<\/em>. But when you add the option of actually holding criminals accountable, the focus shifts<\/a> away from firearms entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For comparison, Rasmussen conducted a survey<\/a> around the same time and used the typical question structure. They found 56% supported stricter enforcement of existing laws<\/a>, and 31% wanted more gun control. But those numbers don\u2019t tell the full story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When voters get the chance to consider broader solutions, the results are clear: Americans, across the board\u2014urban, suburban, rural, men, women, every racial group\u2014agree that crime is best reduced by tackling the actual criminals, not by piling on more restrictions for law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for gun control largely comes from the usual corners: Democrats, liberals, and those who voted for Democrat congressional candidates. Everyone else seems to agree that holding criminals accountable is a smarter path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line? The American people aren\u2019t buying the idea that more gun laws equal less crime. They want real action against criminals, not more restrictions on their rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the full survey HERE<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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