Fear factor: The cycle that drives assault weapon sales [View all]

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/02/fear-factor-the-cycle-that-drives-assault-weapon-sales/


The cause of gun control in the US is lost unless we address the underlying anxiety that makes people feel safer armed

The future of guns in our society may be better understood if we knew more about what they mean to people and why people buy them.

Fear is a major factor for many firearm purchases. Recent trends in gun sales suggest that many citizens are becoming more fearful: Gallup poll data suggest that Americans are more fearful, at near-record high levels, about big government, compared to big business or big labor. This fear overlays the long-term public fear of crime and terrorism.