71.   Many new members say they are convinced the Clinton administration is trying to outlaw all gun ownership so that only the federal government will be armed.

72.   Low crime rates and a buoyant economy are also thought to have contributed to the downturn in gun ownership.

73.   Monday the NRA began a national advertising campaign aimed at affirming its support for unfettered gun ownership for law-abiding Americans.

74.   Most Americans think the average citizen should have the right to own a handgun, but they also want the government to regulate gun ownership.

75.   New York state basically has two laws governing private gun ownership.

76.   Norwood is a firm opponent of virtually all restrictions on gun ownership.

77.   Other voters, however, cited gun ownership or prescription drugs or education as a key issue.

78.   Other researchers, using the same Chicago data, believe the rate of gun ownership among older Americans is far higher.

79.   Otherwise, they say, gun control laws will continue to nibble away at gun ownership until the high court firmly declares that the amendment protects gun ownership.

80.   Overriding federal gun laws touch on only a few areas, while state and local laws have daily impact on gun ownership and use.