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Reasons for SALW possessionReasons for SALW possession

(Based on a presentation by Tanzer Gezer, UMUT Foundation, Turkey – www.umut.org.tr)

NameNameAppointment/Job

Location, Event, Date

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Legitimate possessionLegitimate possession

Professional requirement (e.g. police) Business (e.g. commerce) Livelihood (e.g. hunting) Sport (e.g. target shooting) Self-protection? (discussion point)

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Illegitimate reasonsIllegitimate reasons

Can you think of any?

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Mis-educationMis-education

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Desire for popularityDesire for popularity

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Fashion AccessoryFashion Accessory

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Criminal reasonsCriminal reasons

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FearFear

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Fear of…Fear of…

Security forces Other ethnic groups Further conflicts Crime Neighbours Others?

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Low confidenceLow confidence

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Low confidence in…Low confidence in…

Society Security situation Self Future

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Symbol of masculinitySymbol of masculinity

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Symbol of powerSymbol of power

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For cultural reasons?For cultural reasons?

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For example, to celebrate…For example, to celebrate…

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But….But…. Often arms do not protect the individual – they backfire

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On the individual…On the individual…

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On society…On society…

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On everyone….On everyone….

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ConclusionConclusion

The problem is not weapons, but:

Controlling weapons Improving knowledge Changing perceptions Changing attitudes Changing behaviour Providing alternatives

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Let’s start now…Let’s start now…

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Questions ?Questions ?