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Understanding Firearms Possession Through the Lived Experiences of Detained Offenders

Author(s) Francisco Aradillos Florinosos, Jr., Roberto R. Magbojos
Country Philippines
Abstract This study explored and understood the lived experiences of convicted offenders involved in firearm-related crimes within Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Guided by a qualitative phenomenological design, the research aimed to uncover offenders’ motivations, perceptions, and realizations concerning firearm possession and use. Twenty-five (25) convicted offenders were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, employing a validated semi-structured interview guide, and analyzed through thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings revealed that firearm-related crimes often arose from complex social, occupational, emotional, and environmental circumstances rather than deliberate criminal intent. Themes such as peer influence, job-related exposure, emotional instability, alcohol use, and fear-driven self-protection emerged as critical factors shaping firearm use. Participants later expressed regret, moral awakening, and advocacy for lawful firearm regulation. The study implies that firearm policies may benefit from integrating psychosocial education, community intervention, and occupational regulation. It also contributes to criminological understanding by emphasizing empathy-driven rehabilitation and preventive strategies that address root social causes of firearm-related offenses.
Keywords firearm-related crimes, lived experiences, convicted offenders, phenomenology, thematic analysis, rehabilitation, social influence
Field Sociology > Intelligence / Security
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-21
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