© seesac, 2006 reasons for salw possession (based on a presentation by tanzer gezer, umut...
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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 ?