While mass shootings seem to be a common aspect of American life nowadays, and terrorist attacks are relatively rare, more Americans say they are worried about being victimized by the latter than the former,” Gallup said.
According to the poll, some 47 percent of Americans say they are “very” or “somewhat” worried a family member will become victim of an Daesh-inspired terrorist attack, while 38 percent fear becoming the victim of a mass shooting.