The Rise of Black Gun Ownership

Black Men and the Second Amendment. Who Is Bearing Arms and Why? explores the experiences of three Black men and their relationships with guns and gun ownership.

Historically, the illegal gun market has been shaped in part by the need for protection. As circumstances change within communities and across the wider world, legal firearm purchases among African Americans have also increased. Concerns about gun-related violence and death have further contributed to conversations about the decision to legally own firearms.

Through personal stories, emotion, and introspection, the documentary examines the moral and legal questions surrounding gun ownership, offering a closer look at a complex and often controversial subject within the African American community.