concept   firearms
culture   South Africa
statement   South Africa struggles with high rates of gun violence, prompting calls for stricter gun control laws and prevention initiatives.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 attitudes towards armed police South Africa Armed police officers are often viewed with suspicion and fear 1
2 attitudes towards firearms South Africa Historical and current military necessity leads to widespread civilian firearm ownership 1
3 gun control South Africa Struggles with high rates of gun-related crime and a history of violence, prompting calls for stricter gun control laws. 1
4 gun control laws South Africa Issues with illegal firearms and efforts to reform existing laws 1
5 gun violence prevention programs South Africa Implemented in response to high rates of crime and violence, with a focus on addressing the underlying social and economic factors. 1
6 gun-related deaths South Africa High rate of gun-related deaths due to both criminal activities and a history of political violence 1
7 gun-related violence South Africa Gun-related violence is a major public health and safety concern, with various initiatives aimed at reducing its impact. 1
8 police carrying firearms South Africa Police officers often carry firearms due to high crime rates and security concerns. 1
9 police firearms use South Africa Frequent use of firearms by police, reflecting a high-security environment and potential threats 1
10 police firearms use South Africa Police officers are known for frequent use of firearms in crime-fighting and law enforcement due to high levels of violent crime. 1
11 use of firearms South Africa Common use for hunting and protection in rural areas 1