Poll: Pew Research on Gun Control

For the first time in a Pew Research survey, nearly as many people believe it is more important to protect the right of Americans to own guns (45%) than to control gun ownership (49%). As recently as a year ago, 58% said it was more important to control gun ownership while 37% said it was more important to protect the right to own guns.

That "thump thump" you hear is Paul Helmke banging his head on his desk. Thirdpower has commentary.