Guns and crimes have a somewhat symbiotic relationship. Guns enhance the crimes and provide new possibilities for crimes commited by an individual. Crimes which may included but are not limited to, criminal homicide, negligent homicide, and aggravated assault. Guns are commonly associated with violence, but that does not necessarily means that gunds cause violence. Guns act as an aggressive stimuli as described by the weapons effect. Berkowitz and Lepage believe that the presence of a guun can cause an individual to either think violent thoughts or exhibit violent behavior. Guns and crime relationship can also be described as a love and hate relationship. While it allows and assist in crimes it can aslo be used by individuals to prevent
