there are no reliable sources in this area. So you would agree that the 200 million number is also unreliable? Another data point: the NRA-ILA puts the number

there are no reliable sources in this area. So you would agree that the 200 million number is also unreliable? Another data point: the NRA-ILA puts the number of gun owners at 60-65 million http://www.knobcreekshoot.com/FirearmsFacts.htm http://www.knobcreekshoot.com/FirearmsFacts.htm The figure of 270 million guns total is somewhat more reliable Agreed, but that wasn't the statistic given.