Guns
A study by Instituto Sou da Paz shows that Jair Bolsonaro's easing of gun access rules changed the profile of seizures in Brazil's Southeast, with more 9 mm pistols and newer rifles in criminal hands. The research examined 255,900 incidents from 2018 to 2023, indicating rapid migration of legal firearms to the illegal market. President Lula revoked these measures upon taking office, denouncing them as harmful to family safety.
Raportoinut AI
More liberals, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans are buying guns out of fear following Donald Trump's 2024 reelection and administration actions. Gun clubs report surges in membership and training requests amid concerns over potential violence from Trump supporters. This shift challenges the traditional image of gun ownership as white, rural, and Republican.