Weapons and you

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Weapons have always been a controversial topic, especially when it concerns young people...

Protection

Some young people say they carry a weapon for protection - do you think this is true? Perhaps you think carrying a weapon is 'asking for it'? Maybe there other reasons why young people choose to carry weapons, what do you think?

Your life

Do you carry a weapon? Have you ever been the victim of crime or do you know someone who has? Did it change your views on weapons? What do you think the punishment for weapon crime should be?

The media

How do you think the media have handled crimes affecting young people? What about anti crime campaigns - do you think they work?

Speak out

What do you think? Have you been affected by knife and gun crime? It's over to you! Tell us your opinions using the form on this page.

Dan, 14 , London

I fink knife n gun laws shuld b dis harsh. Bad stuff happenz all the time at my ends n even in ma school.

indy, 15

it's just stupid to carry a weapon.. whats the point? it can only lead to badnes

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