# Weapon Possessing Graphics The 'Gun Ownership in American' Infographic Should Alarm Citizens By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-ownership-in-american References: [awesome.good.is](http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1207/armed-to-the-teeth/flash.html) The 'Gun Ownership in American' [infographic examines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-infographic-generator) the second amendment of the [United States](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-rights) -- the "right to bear arms." An internationally debated concept, the United States has taken this right and truly run with it. Though they package themselves internationally as beacons of peace and spreaders of democracy, they are, in fact, the single largest gun ownership population of all time. The majority of Americans own a gun -- a whopping 62 percent of the population is registered with arms. Mostly used for stopping potential crimes, the intensity of the prevalence of guns has led to harsh international criticisms against their policy and America has seen a definitive [surge in gun violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadwayreport). Regardless of international opinion (like on so many other issues), America has stayed steadfast and insisted on their ability and fundamental right to own such weaponry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gun Ownership Surge:** The trend of increasing gun ownership in America is an opportunity for companies in the firearms industry to innovate and improve their products. - **International Criticisms:** The trend of harsh international criticisms against America's gun ownership policy is an opportunity for companies to create and promote alternative non-violent solutions. - **Decrease in Gun Ownership:** The trend of decreasing gun ownership in America is an opportunity for businesses to explore alternative sources of revenue outside the firearms sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Firearms Industry:** The firearms industry can capitalize on the trend of increasing gun ownership in America by introducing new firearm models with innovative features. - **Security and Surveillance Industry:** The security and surveillance industry can introduce non-violent solutions to gun violence, such as improved surveillance and mental health services. - **Alternative Revenue Sources:** Businesses can explore alternative sources of revenue outside the firearms sector in response to the trend of decreasing gun ownership in America. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Gun Violence Prevention Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise.md) - [Biometric Smart Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-smart-guns.md) - [Secure Firearm Campagins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-stories.md) - [Autonomous Threat Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md)