The True Costs of America's Gun Obsession
Briefly

No other country comes close to matching America's levels of gun ownership. In fact, the United States has more firearms than people, indicating a profound culture of gun ownership.
In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, Kamala Harris emphasized her support for the Second Amendment by stating that if someone broke into her home, they're getting shot, demonstrating the strong emotions tied to gun ownership.
The debate over gun ownership often overlooks long-term externalities, such as the societal costs associated with high levels of civilian gun ownership, despite the immediate focus on gun violence.
Living in a country with the highest rates of civilian gun ownership presents not only immediate outcomes but also less visible consequences that have been largely ignored over time.
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