The study group was a random selection from all active law enforcement officers in Hillsborough County (Florida). The officers strongly supported mandatory waiting periods prior to the purchase of a handgun as well as stringent enforcement of existing handgun laws. The officers who reported themselves as being most proficient with service weapons were the most strongly in favor of eliminating the 'Saturday Night Special.' A significantly greater proportion of officers who owned several guns were opposed to both handgun registration and owner licensing. The gun owners also felt that the Constitution prohibits strong handgun laws and that they would not vote for a political candidate advocating handgun control. These attitudes contrasted with those of the officers who did not own nonservice weapons. Gun ownership was the most important factor identified in the study in terms of connection with attitudes. One data table and eight references are included.