It isn’t yourimagination.

What it really comes down to is risk. In the 90s, studios relied on the dvd release as a second boost to revenue so if a film didn’t do well in theaters it had a back up.

With physical media all but gone the studios can only rely on theater revenue which has to be split with the theater itself.

Because of this, execs are sticking with successful old faithfuls rather than risking money on unprodictable new IP.

I see what you are saying, but it is kind of the point. Socio-economic status plays a huge role in increases of not just gun violence but also suicide. Placing restrictions for the most vulnerable parts of the population to obtain them, while it doesn’t seem desirable, can go a long way in reducing harm. In turn, funding from increased taxes that weathier individuals pay can be used to aid those same people by investing in mental health care.

https://luskin.ucla.edu/connection-poverty-inequality-firearm-violence