Firearms are one of the central flashpoints in American life, and yet the motivations
underlying their ownership have been generally understudied by psychologists. In this …

A record number of firearm background checks were completed at the onset of the COVID-
19 pandemic and during the protests following the murder of George Floyd. Using monthly …

To describe and identify the correlates of firearm purchasing at the beginning of the COVID-
19 pandemic among US families with teenagers. In June–July 2020, we conducted a …

We explore the relationship between gun prevalence and homicides in the United States in
2003–19. We create a novel measure of gun density in a narrow geographic area using an …

Using linked individual data on concealed handgun permits (CHP), reported crimes and
arrests, I examine the dynamics of gun-ownership and criminal victimization. I initially show …

This paper estimates consumer demand for firearms with the aim of predicting the likely
impacts of firearm regulations on the number and types of guns in circulation. We first …

This paper situates current social psychological research on the symbolic use of firearms
(eg, as a source of personal safety) in broader historical context to motivate a more thorough …

Introduction National-level data suggest that gun owners in the US carry concealed
weapons in public at growing rates. This research investigates whether these trends are …

This paper provides a critical input into crafting effective firearms policy: an understanding of
consumer demand for guns. We estimate individual-level price sensitivity and substitution …

Objectives There has been extensive debate in the USA as to how laws regulating the
carrying of concealed firearms affect crime and public safety. This study examines whether …