{"id":10596,"date":"2023-11-15T13:59:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=10596"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:03:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T14:03:03","slug":"a-new-report-takes-a-closer-look-at-gun-ownership-in-the-united-states-and-why-its-more-important-than-you-realize","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/a-new-report-takes-a-closer-look-at-gun-ownership-in-the-united-states-and-why-its-more-important-than-you-realize\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Report Takes a Closer Look At Gun Ownership In the United States \u2013 And Why It\u2019s More Important Than You Realize"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10596\" class=\"elementor elementor-10596\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1bf1106 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1bf1106\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49a0d72\" data-id=\"49a0d72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286a80f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"286a80f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A New Report Takes a Closer Look At Gun Ownership In the United States \u2013 And Why It\u2019s More Important Than You Realize<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0ba34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e0ba34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><strong>Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts and Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford discuss the report, and why there are more private gun owners than ever.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">With crime on the rise to unbelievable heights in many states and the number of illegal migrants entering the United States, more and more citizens are feeling the need to own a firearm.<\/p><p class=\"\">And according to a new report, those numbers are on the rise.<\/p><p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/news\/2023-11-13\/gun-ownership-state-2023-statistics\">Zero Hedge<\/a>\u00a0recently posted a detailed report looking at all 50 United States when it comes to gun ownership. According to the report, firearm ownership sits at 120.48 firearms per 100 people. In addition, American civilians own nearly half of the world\u2019s 857 million civilian-use firearms, around 46 percent.<\/p><p class=\"\">As far as states go, Montana has the highest amount of gun owners, sitting at 66.3 percent of its populace. However, Wyoming has the most guns per capita, with 245.8 firearms for every 1,000 residents.<\/p><p class=\"\">But some interesting stats indicate that these owners know how to use their guns responsibly. The top five states for gun ownership apparently only create .8 percent of the U.S.\u2019 firearm-related homicides. By comparison, the bottom five states for gun ownership resulted in 4 percent of the nation\u2019s deaths.<\/p><p class=\"\">Furthermore, the report notes the core reason why people own firearms. According to 72 percent of those surveyed, it comes down to one thing \u2013 \u201cprotection.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"\">Here to discuss the matter now is one of two guests:<\/p><p class=\"\">Michael Letts is a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. He is Founder, President and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships.<\/p><p class=\"\">Also available is Stephen Willeford, the spokesman for the Gun Owners of America. Willeford acted as the \u201chero with a gun\u201d in the 2017 Sutherland Springs incident, and has since written a book on the matter.<\/p><p class=\"\">Their expertise will certainly prove useful on this subject.<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Why do you think gun ownership is on the rise? Is the nation really in that much trouble with increasing crime rate and a growing number of migrants entering the country?<\/li><li class=\"\">Interestingly enough, the states with the highest ownership of guns have less of a homicide rate than the states with the lowers ownership. Why do you think that is?<\/li><li class=\"\">Do you think a majority of these private gun owners use their guns responsibly? If so, why is President Biden so concerned about blocking certain types of \u201cassault weapons\u201d within this country?<\/li><li class=\"\">Do you see gun purchases continuing as 2024 goes on? Especially considering that there doesn\u2019t appear to be a solution in sight for the criminal or migrant problems?<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong>For Michael Letts\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li class=\"\">Tell us more about the Restoring Justice website you\u2019re working with right now.<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You can also learn about my new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\">Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers?<\/li><li class=\"\">You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official InVest USA website<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong>For Stephen Willeford\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You recently wrote a book called\u00a0<em>A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism Through Tragedy<\/em>, revolving around your 2017 \u201chero with a gun\u201d situation. Tell us more about how this came together, and why it\u2019s such an important read right now.<\/li><li class=\"\">Where can people find your book?<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C5WGVZ4S?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_BGKRD5G69FGH5CQXXTX1\">You can purchase the book here on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle format.<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"\">Where can we learn more about you, as well as Gun Owners of America?<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You can learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thebarefootdefender.com<\/a>. You can also read more about the Gun Owners of America at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/\">https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong><em>About Michael Letts\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">Michael\u00a0Letts\u00a0is the Founder, President, and CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is\u00a0helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through\u00a0educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about\u00a0Letts\u00a0can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/michaelletts.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit his official website here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New Report Takes a Closer Look At Gun Ownership In the United States \u2013 And Why It\u2019s More Important Than You Realize Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts and Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford discuss the report, and why there are more private gun owners than ever. 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