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Americans Turn to Extreme Security Measures Amid Fears

6/16/2025

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As fear of potential threats rises, Americans are increasingly investing in unique safety features like bomb shelters, secret passageways, gun rooms, and even flammable moats. This trend highlights a deep-seated desire for personal security in uncertain times, as Ali Rogin explores with photo editor Coralie Kraft.

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Story summary

As fear of potential threats rises, Americans are increasingly investing in unique safety features like bomb shelters, secret passageways, gun rooms, and even flammable moats. This trend highlights a deep-seated desire for personal security in uncertain times, as Ali Rogin explores with photo editor Coralie Kraft.