Yet 5 out of 10 don't seem to understand that you already have to get a background check if you purchase from a dealer, and that by "universal background check" the Demolshoviks mean total governmental control of all person to person sales/gifts, registration, and of course confiscation.
Yeah, but the real question is, how was the question asked? Actually there are (at least) 3 problems with this.
One, as with any poll you can get the numbers you want by carefully crafting the question.
Two, most people who only get their information from the MSM believe there is this thing called a "gun show loophole." Even worse, they have no first hand experience with firearms or the firearms purchasing process. If they did, they would know we already have background checks! Duh!
Three, what they mean by "background checks" but almost certainly didn't ask specifically about (see #1 above) is "universal background checks." Which sounds hunky-dory but is worse than worthless. That notion would require a background check on all private firearms sales - not just sales from licensed dealers.
If you (lib lurkers) believe that would stop illegal firearms purchases you are stupid and naive. Yes that is mean, but true. If someone could pass a background check they would, and they'd buy a firearm from a licensed dealer rather than take the risk and pay the premium for getting one on the black market. But they can't, so they won't purchase from someone (commercial or private) that is going to require a background check.
If you think universal background checks will stop illegal arms sales you are a fool. Do you believe that passing a law requiring all private drug sales take place at a pharmacy with a Doctor's prescription would stop illegal drug sales? The notion of "universal background checks" is every bit as laughably stupid.