Gun sales increase following large gun massacres (Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Las Vegas, Uvalde) due to fear of gun restrictions Gun sales typically increase following the election of Democratic Presidents (due to fear of gun restrictions) and decrease under Republican Presidents Ryan Busse does not fully address the connection between gun access and suicides in Gunfight, but he does go into detail on his concern that assault rifles and other modifications to guns that essentially increase their lethality in gun massacres must be addressed. I was initially interested in reading this book because guns are one of the most lethal methods used in suicides in the US, therefore, safe storage of firearms and decreasing access to firearms for individuals who are suicidal is known to save lives. While the author shares positive experiences in the gun industry and hunting, the book’s subtitle, My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America, refers to Ryan Busse’s recollections of looking on in horror while he was working within the gun industry. While Gunfight is mostly a memoir, the book offers disturbing glimpses of behind-the-scenes activities of the NRA and the gun industry as well as a history lesson showing episodes of increasing radicalization and division in America. Ryan Busse’s epiphany and outspoken leadership on rational gun sales, ownership, and legislation position him as the Jerry Maguire of the gun industry. The gun industry’s Orwellian approaches to its members and the role that the author played in disciplining Smith & Wesson in 2000 during “The Smith & Wesson Sellout” The efforts of the gun industry to roll back and bypass laws and rules on firearms (bump stocks, trigger modifications, and high-capacity magazines) to increase non-sporting lethality

The problem of gun industry and NRA radicalization of gun owners and US citizens

The author wrote his critical book from the position of an insider in the gun industry and someone who continues to value hunting and responsible gun ownership. Over the last 3 decades, Ryan Busse has had a front-row seat to the societal polarization generated by the National Rifle Association (NRA) to grow political power and sell more guns.

Gunfight is a memoir and a book on the gun industry and gun culture in America. He is an environmental advocate and a consultant to organizations working to address radicalization in the gun industry and promote civil dialogue on gun ownership. Ryan Busse is a former firearms sales vice president with a 25-year career at Kimber firearms. Rating guide: 1 = horrible, 5 = average and 10 = wow Author Please click this LINK for the full disclaimer. You should consult with your physician before you rely on this information. This article is for educational purposes and should not be seen as medical advice. 104ĭisclaimer: Yes, I am a physician, but I’m not your doctor and this article does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

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