#gun-ownership

#gun-ownership

The killing of Charlie Kirk has left the US and those who care about it on edge. The arrest of a suspect, Tyler Robinson, has hardly settled the nerves, not when the revelation of any supposed political allegiances could touch off a fresh round of recriminations. The fear is that the country is about to descend into a new era of political violence, becoming a place where differences are settled not with words and argument but by guns and blood.

Discussion of the shooting and death of right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk has taken over other threads. I'm putting up an open thread so that the other discussions can remain on topic. Kirk believed in widely-distributed gun ownership and exhorted their use to put down violence ( link): Kirk said gun violence was necessary in America ( link). Kirk also believed empathy was some new age thing, evidence of "wokeness." ( link)

Despite its smaller projectile and lower stopping power, the .22 Long Rifle cartridge remains one of the best-selling and most popular firearm cartridges globally.

Gun ownership in America transcends demographics, with 40% of households owning guns, a notable increase in marginalized groups, and a strong cultural backdrop.

Gun ownership in the U.S. reflects a deep-seated mix of individual rights and public safety concerns, with motivations for ownership often centered around self-defense.