How many firearms are in Califonia?

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Well, at least those guys tried asking rather than inferring from other data.

I think they got bad responses - that is, the people asked very likely lied to the surveyors. General Social Survey gets about 35% nationally - and I think folks lie to them, too.

The issue is 'virtue signaling' - one's social group has a public position, and individuals tend to reflect that position in order to 'fit in'. Pink monkeys amidst the brown monkeys, as it were, get picked on.

Well, it's more complex than that. the poll was conducted by YouGov, an online service. anyone can join-

"JOIN THE PANEL TODAY!
As a member of the YouGov panel you will be part of a global community of people who share their opinions in return for points and rewards. It couldn't be easier: we email you a survey link, you complete the survey at your convenience and earn points for doing so! You can redeem your points for great rewards.

It is free to join - and to welcome you to the YouGov panel we're offering 2,000 points as a sign-up bonus!"

https://today.yougov.com/account/register/

additionally, the "researchers" came with an agenda.

"What is already known on the subject?
▸ Firearm violence in the USA continues to be a major public
health concern.
▸ High prevalence of gun ownership in the USA contributes to
the burden of firearm-related injury."

http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/early/2015/06/09/injuryprev-2015-041586.full.pdf?keytype=ref&ijkey=doj6vx0laFZMsQ2

that survey needs to be taken with a grain of salt, not held as gospel.

[Maht_g]

I was above average, rare occurrence in my life! Then a buddy said "let's go for a boat ride!" Luckily nobody drowned out there!

As a side note, Google "Jay Hickman boat ride" lol