Those who get involved in drug selling are at a high risk of
being involved in gun-related violence. A gun is not only a powerful weapon.
The image of a firearm represents protection, intimidation and status, within
gang culture. Gang members typically possess these firearms for self-protection
from other gang members, as well as for use in carrying out criminal activities
such as robberies, intimidation and extortion.
This is not to say that these weapons are not used. Where there
are guns, more deaths usually follow.
Hand guns are especially dangerous because they can be more easily concealed.
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