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Missouri Citizen Perceptions: Giving Second Amendment Preservation Legislation a Second Look
Kerri M Raissian1, Jennifer Dineen1, Mitchell Doucette2
1UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, HARTFORD, CT, USA.
Summary
Most Missouri gun owners were unaware of the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) and uncertain about its impact on gun violence. Attitudes toward SAPA and gun safety varied by ownership, party, and regulation views.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Political Science
Background:
- Missouri enacted the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) in June 2021.
- Despite gubernatorial support, SAPA faces opposition from law enforcement agencies.
- Citizen perspectives on SAPA's impact on gun violence remain under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Missouri gun owners' awareness of SAPA.
- To explore their perceptions of SAPA's effects on gun-related crime and safety outcomes.
- To identify factors influencing attitudes toward SAPA and gun policy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews with Missouri gun owners.
- Quantitative survey data analysis.
- Exploration of awareness, perceived effects, and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- A majority of Missouri gun owners had not heard of SAPA.
- Respondents expressed ambivalence regarding SAPA's potential impact on gun safety.
- Gun ownership status, partisan identification, and views on firearm regulation influenced attitudes toward SAPA.
Conclusions:
- Public awareness of SAPA among gun owners is low.
- Perceptions of SAPA's safety impact are varied and influenced by individual characteristics.
- Policy discussions surrounding SAPA should incorporate diverse citizen viewpoints.
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