These states have the highest number of guns per capita gun tile handgun tile automatic weapon / Getty Images By Dave Flessner, compiler September 23, 2019 1 min read The states with the highest share of adults owning guns are: 1. Alaska, 61.7% 2. Arkansas, 57.9 3. Idaho, 56.9% 4. West Virginia, 54.2% Already have an account? Sign in Continue reading Subscribe Need help? Contact us OUT OF FREE ARTICLES You've used your free articles You've read all of your free articles for now. Subscribe for unlimited access to every story. Subscribe Sign in