Figure 3.

Number of potential denial criteria endorsed (maximum 9). a For all respondents and by sex, agreement with the statements that “it is too easy for criminals to get guns in this country,” concern that “there are too many ‘gun control’ regulations,” and estimated percentage of licensed retailers “who participate knowingly in illegal gun sales.” b By sales of inexpensive handguns and tactical rifles and denied sales. Note: Inexpensive handgun sales are expressed as a percentage of handgun sales, tactical rifle sales as a percentage of rifle sales, and denied sales as a percentage of all firearm sales.