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Some people will act differently while holding *any* kind of weapon, I'd imagine. I think that was definitely the case with that idiot Zimmerman. But I don't think it's a general truth.

I think generalizing was the thrust of the study, but I'd have to reread (or find it). Generally, people were more confrontational, etc when carrying a gun. Not sure if weapons in general were differentiated, but no doubt people were more confident with any weapon than without

I'd love to see the study. People generally are going to be more confident if they feel they're at an advantage.

This wasn't what I remember, but it is the first thing I found...haven't finished reading it yet, but in the interest of sharing... https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/get-psyched/201301/the-weapons-effect …

Another article...different set of studies https://science.howstuffworks.com/does-owning-a-gun-change-your-behavior-.htm …

Those both used the same study from 50 years ago. Weapons are *supposed* to change your behavior. If someone breaks into your house, with a gun you'll be more likely to step up and stop them rather than cower in your room. You know?

They both reference other studies too, right? I'm not sure they are supposed to impact your decision making in the ways the studies describe. Or if they are, that that is a good thing.

It's a matter of the confidence of a perceived advantage. This would happen to some professional fighters in bars, body builders, people who know martial arts... It's not a gun thing, it's a people thing.