Why do Americans own handguns? Fear of crime and a broader sense of danger

Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 09:02 in Psychology & Sociology

A new psychological theoretical framework suggests US handgun ownership is motivated by combination of fear of crime and a general sense that the world is an unpredictable dangerous place.

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