Merely having a weapon at hand increases the likelihood that it will be used.This notion is referred to as

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The weapons effect refers to the concept that merely having a weapon at hand increases the likelihood that it will be used. This has been demonstrated in research studies where individuals who were armed (with either a gun or a fake weapon) were more likely to engage in aggressive or violent behavior, compared to individuals who were not armed.

Merely Having a Weapon at Hand Increases the Likelihood That