Suuri asekeskustelu

201436m
DocumentaryShortCrime

Finland ranks among the top ten countries in the world with the highest gun ownership rates. Most of the guns are used for hunting, whilst some are only admired. Sometimes guns are used in violence. In 2003 - 2011, almost 1100 homicides occurred in Finland. Roughly 17% were committed with guns, and 45% of these with registered guns. Some people argue that that the large number of firearms increases security and the risk of crime. Others maintain that guns guarantee safety. There exists a lively debate, for and against guns, in different forums. The great gun debate explores this discussion. It assembles gun related statements, sayings and blurts from various platforms. An imaginary studio discussion, focusing on reasons behind gun ownership and use, takes place.

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36m
Released
2014

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Release year: 2014

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Finland ranks among the top ten countries in the world with the highest gun ownership rates. Most of the guns are used for hunting, whilst some are only admired. Sometimes guns are used in violence. In 2003 - 2011, almost 1100 homicides occurred in Finland. Roughly 17% were committed with guns, and 45% of these with registered guns. Some people argue that that the large number of firearms increases security and the risk of crime. Others maintain that guns guarantee safety. There exists a lively debate, for and against guns, in different forums. The great gun debate explores this discussion. It assembles gun related statements, sayings and blurts from various platforms. An imaginary studio discussion, focusing on reasons behind gun ownership and use, takes place.

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