Professor Yamane is tracking an interesting change in American Gun Culture. Handgunization
For chapter 3 of my book-in-progress on Gun Culture 2.0, I’ve been exploring the guns and gear central to defensive gun culture in general and concealed carry in particular. This work led me to examine a striking 50-year transformation, what I call the “handgunization” of American firearms.
Imagine walking into a typical gun-owning American household in 1973. If you opened the gun cabinet, you’d likely find a wood-stocked hunting rifle or shotgun. Handguns were less common. Since then, there has been what I call a “handgunization” of American firearms.
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