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America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained

The factors that lead to tragedies like the Lewiston shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.

Oct 26, 2023, Vox

Self-defense has become by far the most prominent reason for gun ownership in the US today, eclipsing hunting, recreation, or owning guns because they’re antiques, heirlooms, or work-related. That’s also reflected in ballooning handgun sales, since the primary purpose of those guns isn’t recreational, but self-defense.