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Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear -Crime Waves and Panic Buying

Arms - Armed & Anxious - Separating Facts from Fear -Crime Waves and Panic Buying

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“Crime Waves and Panic Buying” In the opening episode of Armed & Anxious, host Miles Mercer examines why fear—more than crime itself—drives Americans to buy guns. Focusing on moments of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and election cycles, the episode traces how uncertainty, media coverage, and political messaging fuel panic buying and create surges in first-time gun ownership. Using data, historical trends, and psychological research, Episode One reveals the disconnect between actual crime rates and perceived danger, showing how anxiety, not evidence, often shapes decisions about personal safety and firearms.
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