I've been doing some deep dives in darknet markets lately just fact-checking some alarmist articles on the violence that DNMs facilitate. Obviously there's enough drugs and CP for everyone, but weapons (except for on AB) seem pretty scarce, which is consistent with most academic/semi-substantial reports. But most other rhetoric on the issue seems really exaggerated. Question: am I missing the guns/weapons or is there very little to find as most forums/markets ban them?
Anyone selling guns/weapons are likely scamming you or are law enforcement. People like to make drama how dangerous the darknets are but its just an anonymous way to buy and sell drugs (for the large majority).