Weapons Drivers Admit to Keeping in Their Vehicles (2022)

This column chart breaks down the types of weapons drivers report keeping in their vehicles, based on a survey in which 60% of respondents said they store at least one weapon in their car. Knives rank highest at 50%, followed closely by pepper spray at 45% and guns at 40%. Nearly four in ten drivers report keeping items such as tire irons or baseball bats, while others store tasers, hockey sticks, or lacrosse sticks.