In the wake of a heart-wrenching school shooting in Graz, Austria, where nine students and a teacher lost their lives, the government has proposed stricter regulations on gun ownership. These new measures aim to prevent such tragedies in the future by addressing the loopholes that allowed the shooter, a former student of the school, to legally obtain firearms.
# Austria Moves to Strengthen Gun Regulations Following Tragic School Shooting
# Austria Moves to Strengthen Gun Regulations Following Tragic School Shooting
Austria's government introduces new gun laws to enhance public safety after a devastating school shooting left ten victims.
The proposed legislation includes raising the minimum age for owning certain firearms to 25 years old and reinforcing the psychological testing requirements necessary for purchasing a gun. Under the new laws, there will also be a mandatory four-week waiting period from the purchase date to delivery of the firearm, allowing more time for thorough evaluations. Additionally, the government is seeking to allow better communication among agencies regarding psychological evaluations.
Chancellor Christian Stocker acknowledged the limitations of these laws in erasing the pain caused by this tragic event. "Nothing we do... will bring back the 10 people we lost last Tuesday," he stated, reflecting on the recent tragedy that has shaken the nation. The shooter, who took his own life, had a history of mental health issues and failed a psychological test required for military service. Despite this, he was able to legally acquire a Glock pistol and a modified shotgun.
As Austria grapples with the impact of this tragic event, these proposed laws represent a significant shift toward prioritizing the safety and well-being of its citizens in response to a chilling spate of gun violence.
Chancellor Christian Stocker acknowledged the limitations of these laws in erasing the pain caused by this tragic event. "Nothing we do... will bring back the 10 people we lost last Tuesday," he stated, reflecting on the recent tragedy that has shaken the nation. The shooter, who took his own life, had a history of mental health issues and failed a psychological test required for military service. Despite this, he was able to legally acquire a Glock pistol and a modified shotgun.
As Austria grapples with the impact of this tragic event, these proposed laws represent a significant shift toward prioritizing the safety and well-being of its citizens in response to a chilling spate of gun violence.
