I Carried a Gun For a Month to Understand the People I Feared the Most
Summary
A gun violence prevention advocate bought and carried a gun for a month to better understand people who carry guns regularly. Through her firsthand experience, she explored the emotional and psychological effects of carrying a firearm and spoke with individuals who have used guns in self-defense or other situations.Key Facts
- The author, an advocate for gun control, carried a gun legally for 30 days.
- She carried a concealed 9 mm Glock while going about daily activities to understand gun owners better.
- During this experiment, she felt more anxious and insecure rather than safe.
- An encounter in a parking stairwell highlighted her fear of potentially using the gun.
- The author recognized her privilege as a white woman carrying a gun without immediate suspicion.
- She is also working on a documentary called "Behind the Bullet," about the impact of gun violence.
- In her research, she talked to people who had shot others in self-defense or other circumstances.
- Conversations with these individuals revealed the trauma that follows even justified shootings.
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