Christopher Is Convinced That If He Carries a Weapon, He

question 22

Multiple Choice

Christopher is convinced that if he carries a weapon, he will not be victimized. He is trying to convince his mother that when he turns 18, he should be allowed to carry a gun. What does the research say about victimization and carrying a weapon?​

• A) ​Males who carried weapons were half as likely to be victimized as those who did not.
• B) ​Males who carried weapons were twice as likely to be victimized as those who did not.
• C) ​Males who carried weapons were three times more likely to be victimized as those who did not.
• D) ​Males who carried weapons were three times less likely to be victimized as those who did not.

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