Arizona vs California: Gun Ownership
Arizona has a higher share of adults who own guns than California.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for gun ownership.
Top 10 States — Gun Ownership
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Arizona
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Arizona ranks 27th and California ranks 43rd nationally for gun ownership.
What This Means
Arizona vs California: Gun Ownership in context
Arizona has a gun ownership of 39.5%, compared with 20.7% in California, a gap of 90.8%. Share of adults who personally own a gun (%).
People Also Ask
Arizona vs California Gun Ownership — Common Questions
Q What is Arizona's gun ownership?
Arizona's gun ownership is 39.5%.
Q What is California's gun ownership?
California's gun ownership is 20.7%.
Q Which state has a higher gun ownership — Arizona or California?
Arizona has a higher share of adults who own guns than California.
Q How much more gun ownership does Arizona have compared to California?
18.80 percentage points.
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Sources: Core demographic data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census, with land area from U.S. Census Bureau TIGER files. Income, housing, affordability, and tax fields are maintained in our comparison dataset; purchasing-power figures use BEA Regional Price Parities. Minimum wage data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, gas prices from AAA, and electricity rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Political control and election fields use 2024 presidential results together with National Conference of State Legislatures data. Gun-law labels use the Giffords scorecard, alcohol system data comes from NABCA, and marijuana status uses NCSL's state cannabis laws tracker.