Gun Country

"Gun Country" explores how World War II and Cold War-era factors contributed to America's transformation into a nation with widespread gun ownership and a culture centered around firearms. The book details the postwar surge in gun availability, driven by economic opportunities and global surplus, and examines the social and political responses to this trend, including the rise of gun control debates. Through this history, the author highlights how issues of capitalism, security fears, and racial anxieties have shaped American attitudes toward guns and violence.