Poll shows most Americans want stricter gun laws and armed guards in schools
New York — A majority of Americans, including Republicans, Democrats and gun owners, want stricter laws on gun ownership and armed guards in schools, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national poll taken in early March. Hundreds of thousands of students and their families are expected to march in cities across the US on Saturday to demand stricter gun control, part of the response to a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February. The following are some of the main findings of the poll. Guns in schools: About 75% of adults say they want armed security guards in school, with some 53% in favour of publicly funding gun classes for teachers and school personnel, and 45% saying school staff should be encouraged to carry a weapon. Bipartisan support for gun control: A majority of Democrats and Republican voters support stricter gun laws, including 91% on both sides who say anyone with a history of mental illness should be banned from owning a gun. Of Republicans, 84% believe people on th...
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