LINK Study finds guns automatically prime aggressive thoughts -- even when wielded by a 'good guy'
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Of course. I know that to be true. and anyone who says otherwise is a liar. When I was in the Army, firing an M-1, BAR, or machine gun gave a real rush and sense of macho power. That is one of the reasons I will never own a pistol. I might find myself in a situation in which I would be tempted to use it.
wordywalt
Level 9
July 27, 2019
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1of5:
I don't own a pistol for the exact same reason.
If our ancestors had never fabricated weapons, and taken up hunting, we would either be extinct, or still be living in the trees!
davknight
Level 8
July 27, 2019
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1of5:
No shit. Nice dodge, though, since the study focused on guns meant specifically to be used on other people instead of hunting or sport shooting.
Oddly, the fact that gun owner ship and gun wielding is a choice for Americans, also contributes to gun violence.
MarkiusMahamius
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July 27, 2019
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1of5:
Woah woah woah there. No study has ever shown that. Thats why the government has been prevented from studying it, but still. Facts are facts.
@1of5 "do people who are willing to seek out and pay for guns and concealed carry, actually want to use guns more than people who dont?". Such a mystery.
1of5:
@MarkiusMahamius one of those mysteries we'll never know the answer too.
Agreed.
It's fair to say most people don't buy anything they don't intend on using, or at least consider using.
I have seen written here, many times, "I'm a prouD gun owner!"
What exactly are they proud of - do you know?
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