A new study published in Psychology of Violence has uncovered a key link between psychopathic traits and firearm violence. The research found that individuals with certain psychopathic tendencies, especially those related to emotional coldness and antisocial behavior, are more likely to engage in illegal gun use and violent confrontations. Interestingly, the study also revealed that psychopathy has no connection to legal gun carrying, highlighting a distinction between lawful and unlawful firearm behaviors. Psychopathy is one factor that has been linked to violence in general. It is a personal…