"Survey: Recent Gun Buyers in America Open to Political Violence"

A new survey of almost 13,000 Americans reveals that a significant number of recent gun purchasers and those who regularly carry loaded weapons in public are open to engaging in political violence, including shooting perceived opponents. The study, conducted by the University of California, Davis, found that the risk of violent behavior rose dramatically among certain subsets of gun owners, particularly those who purchased weapons since the disruptions of Covid in 2020 and those who often carry guns in public. The study's authors hope that their findings will guide preventive measures as federal and state officials brace themselves for potential political violence in the future.