For Love or Need: Exploring Gun Owners’ Motivations Behind Firearm Ownership in the United States
Published online on April 30, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
Firearm ownership in the United States represents a significant and controversial social issue, shaped by historical, cultural, psychological, and socio-political factors. While previous studies have frequently emphasized self-defense as the primary ...
Firearm ownership in the United States represents a significant and controversial social issue, shaped by historical, cultural, psychological, and socio-political factors. While previous studies have frequently emphasized self-defense as the primary ...