This study aims to explore the effects of the small arms’ positive portrayals in the Lebanese news on youth. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods has been adopted to understand the correlation between violence in Lebanese news and youth behavior. On the quantitative level, a survey was carried out with Lebanese youth who watch frequently and less frequently the Lebanese news. 102 responses were received and were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Moreover, a qualitative analysis has been conducted with four interviewees with an extensive experience ...