Has public opinion shifted on gun control? Yes. And in a very surprising way. Binghamton … Pittsburgh … Oakland … Samson, Alabama … Carthage, North Carolina … sensational incidents of gun violence all over the country. Are we seeing an impact on public opinion? Since 2001, a majority of Americans has favored stricter gun laws. Though support has been trending slightly down. Eight years ago, 54 percent of Americans wanted stricter gun laws compared to 50... (GunPolicy.org)