The Increase in Gun Ownership After World War II

This chapter explores the exponential growth in gun ownership in the United States after World War II and the need to understand the reasons behind it. It discusses the distribution of firearms, the post-World War II gun glut, and the increase in the availability of guns in the U.S. market. The chapter also highlights the push by gun makers to stop the flood of imported weapons and the shift in focus from government contracts to the consumer market by gun manufacturers.