Political Violence and Gun Ownership in the United States

This chapter explores the current state of political violence and intolerance in the United States, highlighting the prevalence of gun ownership and its contribution to background violence in politics. It discusses the historical context of gun ownership and the NRA's transformation, as well as the weaponization of issues like guns and abortion. The chapter also delves into the nature of rights arguments and the hyper-polarized political discourse surrounding the Supreme Court.