“TARGETING WEAPONS” MISUSE OF FIREARMS IN SERBIA
“TARGETING WEAPONS” MISUSE OF FIREARMS IN SERBIA

Author(s): Svetlana Đurđević-Lukić
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC)
Keywords: family violence; firearms; personal protection; Serbia
Summary/Abstract: Contrary to the general impression generated by media reports, firearm-related incidents taking place in the context of family violence are more deadly than those taking place within the context of criminal activities. Most incidents occur between friends and relatives. Young people make up one half of victims, but in most cases these incidents result in non-fatal injuries. Death is more frequently the result of firearm-related incidents when older citizens are victims. Perpetrators are predominantly men, while among women, there are more victims. In most cases of firearm-related incidents, illegal weapons are used – among them pistols and hunting rifles that can, by law, be legalized. Most citizens think that it is important to possess firearms for personal protection, but they are against the concealed carry of weapons.

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