World Values SurveyThe WVS seeks to help scientists and policy makers understand changes in the beliefs, values and motivations of people throughout the world.
Starting in 1981, WVS consists of nationally representative surveys conducted in almost 100 countries, using a common questionnaire.
Potentially relevant questions for gun politics research
• V170 - Feel secure in neighborhood
• V171 - How frequently do the following things occur in your neighborhood: Robberies
• V178 - Things done for reasons of security: Carried a knife, gun or other weapon
• You may want to look beyond questions explicitly focused on security - the WVS asks many questions that may be salient for understanding political perspectives on various issues.