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Why urbanites in Brooklyn carry guns. Basically, it comes down to self-preservation and survival. (Photo: Center for Justice Innovation<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Justice Innovation’s latest research<\/a> dives into the thorny issue of increased youth gun violence during the 2020 pandemic. Titled “Two Battlefields: Opps, Cops, and NYC Youth Gun Culture,” the report spotlights four US cities: Brooklyn, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Detroit, providing a detailed study on Brooklyn’s young gun carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most participants\u2014primarily Black men\u2014described facing constant threats of harm and violence. An overwhelming 89% had friends or family shot. Fear was a driving factor for them to carry guns, with 75% fearing their own deaths and 72% fearing harm to their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: New Study Highlights the True Culprits of Youth Gun Violence: Poverty and Neglect<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lack of economic opportunity and absent police protection also compelled youth towards gun carrying. As the mainstream economy didn’t provide stable work opportunities, most relied on high-risk informal jobs like drug dealing, prompting them to carry guns for protection. The police, seen as a threat, were often perceived as non-responsive to safety threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly (or maybe not<\/a>), family members and “network leaders” provided guns for protection. However, these networks (gangs) sometimes contributed to their fear, as unstable or disorganized leadership elevated safety concerns. Furthermore, social media exposure to violence intensified the sense of vulnerability and the need for self-defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report classifies Brooklyn’s young gun carriers into four groups: those carrying guns for protection, image, street hustles, and the rare category of “shooters.” Each of these types has distinct motivations and attitudes towards firearms, complicating efforts to address the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the report: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Carrying for Protection: <\/strong>Those who carry for protection expressed ambivalence about carrying and, even more, firing guns. \u201cI\u2019m not trying to kill nobody. I\u2019m not a killer.\u201d But this ambivalence was trumped by the safety imperative: \u201cIt\u2019s not about being cool or being tough or nothing. It\u2019s just more about being safe.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Carrying for Image:<\/strong> Those who carry for image might brandish the gun in a group, flash it to intimidate opps, or shoot and intentionally miss. They were also perceived as likely to get into beefs related to false claims or representation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Carrying for Street Hustles<\/strong>: Those engaged in street hustles (e.g., drug dealers, scammers) were known to hold large amounts of cash or goods. They carried for protection against being robbed. Others engaged in robbing or breaking-and-entering used guns to acquire the cash or goods sought through intimidation and threat, seldom intending to kill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Shooters<\/strong>: Rarer than the other three categories, \u201cshooters\u201d were carriers who regularly went on the offensive, if need be killing those perceived as threats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To combat the gun violence crisis, the report emphasizes creating trust with key community members, including respected gang leaders. It suggests integrating youth into existing street networks rather than isolating them and building on community aid systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It also underlines the importance of “self-knowledge” and “healing,” considering the trauma these young gun carriers experience. The report emphasizes providing them with tools to understand trauma, navigate their emotions, and realize the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behavior and the structural violence they encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SEE ALSO: Sen. Chris Murphy Targets Military Gun Owners In Defense Bills<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To advance the fight against gun violence, future research should focus on evaluating pilot programs for young gun carriers, understanding their social service needs, analyzing the impact of drill music and social media on youth gun carrying, and quantifying the percentages of young gun carriers in each typology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It appears that the main takeaway is that for many young urban Americans, carrying a gun is a survival tactic, fueled by fears of violence from rivals and a perceived lack of police protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Experiences of economic hardship, involvement in illicit economies, and ongoing trauma further cement this need for self-defense. Therefore, aggressive policing or strict gun control measures won’t deter them. Instead, these measures can intensify fear and mistrust, reinforcing their belief in the necessity of personal protection irrespective of whether they’re violating the law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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