Women Are Becoming Gun Owners Faster Than Men
By Sam Jacobs -April 7, 20260
Women are becoming gun owners at a faster rate than men, which has narrowed the long-standing gap in gun ownership between the two sexes.
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Ammo.com’s latest report examines not just ownership rates, but reasons for ownership and trends.
If you’re in a hurry, here are a few highlights from our report:
Female gun ownership increased by 5-15% since 1980, while male gun ownership decreased by 11%.
Between 39 and 43% of U.S. men (65-71 million) reported owning firearms in 2025.
Between 17 and 25% of U.S. women (29-43 million) reported owning firearms in 2025.
In 2025, 77% of male and female gun owners cited personal protection as a reason for owning guns.
The gender gap in gun ownership is narrowing; you can learn more about why and how in this report:
https://www.independentsentinel.com/women-are-becoming-gun-owners-faster-than-men/
