Analysis of Gun Control Opinion Trends (1990-2020)

In recent decades, public opinion on gun control has undergone significant shifts. The following data represents the percentage of Americans who favor stricter gun control laws from 1990 to 2020:

• 1990: 58%
• 1995: 50%
• 2000: 57%
• 2005: 53%
• 2010: 61%
• 2015: 65%
• 2020: 61%

Using the data provided, analyze the trends in public opinion regarding gun control over this thirty-year period. In your response, be sure to:

• Identify the overall trend in public opinion towards gun control.
• Discuss at least one factor that may have influenced changes in public opinion during this time.
• Provide evidence from the data to support your analysis.