In Focus Armed Violence Monitor - CELEBRATORY SHOOTINGS in South East Europe in 2021
In Focus Armed Violence Monitor - CELEBRATORY SHOOTINGS in South East Europe in 2021

Author(s): Author Not Specified
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: South East Europe; Celebratory shootings; Firearm incidents; Illegal weapon possession; Gendered violence; Public safety
Summary/Abstract: In Focus - Armed Violence Monitors provide information on the specific types of firearm incidents and the related topics to illustrate the magnitude of firearms' adverse impact on civilians. This issue brings into focus celebratory shooting incidents in South East Europe (SEE) from 1 January to 31 December 2020. The practice of celebratory shooting refers to discharging a firearm into the air during celebrations, festivities, sports, religious or other public gatherings. In many cultures and geographic regions, including SEE, it is customary to shoot into the air to celebrate and mark the occasion by making loud noise with firearms. However, this practice comes with a range of consequences - from injuring and accidental death from stray bullets to property damage.

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