[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Post-9/11 fears seem to be a factor, as are the pro-gun politicking of the National Rifle Association and the marketing, particularly to women, by handgun manufacturers.

These reporters just won't even dare to mention the real reasons;
Obama's dreadnaught-like desire to destroy America and the rise in flash mob activities by the demographic that elected him in the first place.

[Between the Lines]

“”These reporters just won’t even dare to mention the real reasons””

There seems to be a tone to the article that these types of people shouldn’t even consider owning handguns. Denial.