SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

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MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING FIREARM-RELATED VIOLENCE IN
BATANGAS: BASIS FOR POLICY ENHANCEMENT AND CRIME PREVENTION

Part 1. Profile of the Respondents

Directions: Consider each of the following information about your current situation.
Kindly put a checkmark (/) on the space provided to your answer.

Name:
(Optional)

1.1. Age
____25 years old and below ____26 to 35
____36 to 45 ____ 46 years old and above

1.2. Civil Status

____Single ____Married

1.3. Educational Attainment

____Elementary ____High School
____Vocational ____College

1.4. Occupation (Before imprisonment)

____Employed ____Unemployed

1.5. Monthly Income (Before imprisonment)

____below Php5,000 ____Php5,001 – Php15,000
____Php15,001 or more

1.6. Type of Firearm Used

____Licensed ____With Expired License
____Uncertain ____Unlicensed
Part 2. Motivation in Acquiring Firearms
Directions: This questionnaire aims to indicate your perception on the effectiveness
of the following variables in attaining its general objectives. Please put a check (/) on the
corresponding column according to your honest feeling and observation guided by the
following scale:
4 – Strongly Agree (SA)
3 – Agree (A)
2 – Disagree (D)
1 – Strongly Disagree (SD)

A. Personal Security 4 3 2 1
1. It is important for self-defense against criminal elements.
2. It is a status symbol to be known and create passive fear in the
community.
3. It increases confidence and self-esteem.
4. It can give advantage to criminals and lawless elements of
society.
5. It adds security and safety of love ones and relatives.
6. It safeguards property, wealth and business enterprise with
great advantage.

B. Availability of Supply 4 3 2 1
1. Many vendors are selling firearms cheaper than other
merchants.
2. Any person can acquire firearm even they don’t have pertinent
requirements or documents.
3. Many stores are very lenient in selling different types of
ammunition even the buyer do not have requirements.
4. It is easy to procure different parts of firearms and accessories
in smuggled suppliers.
5. Many gunsmiths are assembling and repairing firearms as well
as its customization.
6. Anyone can procure or buy limitless number of ammunition
and firearms.

C. Influence of other Person 4 3 2 1

1. Firearms was mortgage until it redeemed.
2. The firearms was instrumental to pay the debt or service
replacement.
3. Others are jealous of having a firearm.
4. It is compulsory to buy and have a firearm due to the
suggestion of colleagues or friends.
5. Purchase a firearm in order to be acceptable to the group or
organization.
6. Buy a firearm because of an unpleasant experience and
wanted to avoid it.
 D. Lifestyle and Business 4 3 2 1
1. Having a firearm or its collection is considered a hobby.
2. Buying and selling firearms as business and source of income.
3. The purchase and possession of a firearm is used for playing
a practical shooting / sports
4. Firearms are used as a business or source of income by any
means and reason.
5. Participates in shooting competitions to recognize and emerge.
6. Buying a firearms to make display or decoration at home or
business.

Part 3. Factors Inducing the Commission of Crime involving Firearms

A. Self-defense and Defense of Relatives 4 3 2 1

1. The firearm was used unexpectedly to defend himself.
2. Discharge of firearms and using it to scare enemies or
criminals.
3. The used of firearm was justified to defend relatives in a chaos.
4. The firearms was used because of the evil fight that attempted
to steal business or property.
5. Firearm was used to impose rights on a particular things or
property.
6. Assist and help relatives with their revenge with the use of
firearms.

B. Rewards, Promise or Consideration 4 3 2 1

1. The firearm was used in consideration of large amount of
money after accomplishment of mission.
2. The promise of important people pushes to use the firearm in
a crime.
3. An indefinite favor or plea from important person has
prompted the use of firearms in a crime.
4. The firearm was used because of the desire to get what he
wants in easy and fast way.
5. Selling of firearms can bring large amount of profit.
6. Acceptance and recognition by groups or organization in the
use of firearm in crime.

C. Outburst of Emotions 4 3 2 1
1. The use of firearms and commit crimes to bring revenge in
business competitors or political enemies.
2. The use of firearms and commit crimes because of the feeling
of great jealousy.
 3. The use of firearms and commit crimes due to fury or hatred.
4. Some people have been envious of using firearms to commit
crime.
5. Firearms are used and commit crimes due to the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
6. Extreme scourge or cynicism triggered the use of firearm in a
crime.

Disclaimer:
All in the information will be used only in this study. It is certain that all the information
you provide will be considered CONFIDENTIAL.

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