I think that for the gun industry/lobby it is all about the money, but it is about hatred, fear, and revulsion of the outgroup for the rank and file. Most businesses (even ones riddled with MAGA) would happily sell their wares to trans, browns, gays, muslims, etc. out of one side of their mouth, while decrying these groups and their rights out of the other side.
It is not even that. It is all about the money. Seriously, the 2nd amendment is a marketing ploy at this point.
There are as many guns in the US as their are people. No one is restricted from getting a gun unless they are purchasing at a gun shop.
I swear the whole racist bigot angle is also marketing to get dischenfranchised groups to buy guns at this point.
Marketing Exec: Where do we tap the next gun market? Oh yes, the gays, liberals, and women.
It is a fucking joke on us at this point.
I think that for the gun industry/lobby it is all about the money, but it is about hatred, fear, and revulsion of the outgroup for the rank and file. Most businesses (even ones riddled with MAGA) would happily sell their wares to trans, browns, gays, muslims, etc. out of one side of their mouth, while decrying these groups and their rights out of the other side.