400 years of American gun ownership shaped culture in recreation, self-defense, and Second Amendment symbolism, with Virginia reflecting national trends.

400 years of gun ownership have shaped American culture, from Jamestown's 1619 gun law to modern self-reliance, sports, and Second Amendment symbolism. Research identifies 3 gun culture categories: recreation, self-defense, and Second Amendment symbolism. Virginia mirrors national trends with declining recreational use, increasing self-defense, and growing political representation of guns.

June 24, 2024
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