THE (MENTAL) STATE OF GUYS GUNS.

The article focuses on a survey of gun owners in the U.S., which explores the motivations behind gun ownership among men, revealing complex emotional ties to firearms. Topics include the primary reasons men own, hunting and protection, the significant influence of early exposure to firearms on ownership patterns and the differing motivations based on when men first fired a gun. It highlights a complex relationship between firearms and feelings of safety and masculinity.