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Exclusive: Children as young as 10 get gun ads on social media


Published on 2025-04-23 10:04:50 - Newsweek
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  • Polling exclusively shared with Newsweek has revealed the extent to which minors are touched by weapons marketing.

The article from Newsweek discusses how the firearms industry in the U.S. is increasingly targeting children and teenagers through social media marketing, using platforms like Instagram and YouTube to promote guns and gun-related content. This marketing strategy includes the use of influencers and the creation of content that appeals to younger audiences, such as videos featuring young people shooting guns or discussing firearms. Critics argue that this approach not only normalizes gun ownership among children but also potentially increases the risk of gun violence. The article highlights concerns from gun control advocates who fear that such marketing tactics could lead to more firearms in the hands of minors, exacerbating issues related to school shootings and youth gun violence.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/guns-children-marketing-social-median-us-firearms-2059384 ]