Americans show overwhelming support for universal gun checks

Background checks also supported in households that have guns

Americans show an overwhelming amount of support for universal gun checks, including among voters in households that have guns, according to a recent Quinnipiac University poll.

The national and statewide polls have been conducted since the December 14th Newtown Elementary School massacre.  A March 7th poll shows voters nationwide show 88-10 percent support for universal background checks, including 85-13 percent among gun owners.

In Florida, a March 21st poll shows 91-8 percent support for background checks, including 88-11 percent among gun owners.