AMOSLauf in Graz: Debate about gun law achieved a new climax
AMOSLauf in Graz: Debate about gun law achieved a new climax
Graz, Österreich - in Graz has a tragic killing spree in which a 21-year-old nine young people and a teacher cost their lives, sparked a debate about weapon law in Austria. The attacker, who committed suicide at the crime scene after the crime, was equipped with a shotgun and a fist firing weapon, which, according to the police, were legally obsessed. However, the motive for the cruel deed remains unclear. The incident not only affected the city of Graz, but also the entire nation.
According to reports, the perpetrator began to train in a shooting club three months before the killing spree; However, it is not confirmed whether this is actually the case. The incident re -sparked the political discussion about gun law in Austria. Graz Mayor Elke Kahr and a parliamentarian of the Greens are calling for a strict ban on weapons for private individuals in response to the tragedy. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen also questions the appropriateness of the current weapons law and asked for a comprehensive re -evaluation.political reactions and demands
The opposition, represented by the FPÖ, describes a tightening of weapons rights as "pure symbol policy". She warns that stricter laws could only lead to fueling a general suspicion against unsolved citizens. In Austria, it is necessary for the acquisition of fist firearms to apply for an official approval; However, such permits are not necessary for shotguns and rifles.
The topic was also heard on the National Security Council, which met in Vienna to analyze the background of the killing spree and advise possible preventive measures. In the meantime, the victims of the killing spree were recognized at a memorial service in the Vienna St. Stephen's Cathedral, in which the top of the state also took part.
gun ownership in Austria
The discussion about the legal regulations on the gun ownership gains new impetus through these tragic events. According to a study, around 1.2 million firearms are privately owned in Austria, which underlines the explosive location. The partial sharpness of the debate can also be attributed to the emotional background that the families and relatives concerned have to experience.
In this tense atmosphere, it is no surprise that the topic of weapons law is currently very popular and many citizens are asking whether further restrictions are necessary to prevent such tragedies in the future. The coming weeks will show in which direction the discussion actually goes and whether there will be a rethink. A further step could also be a legal regulation to curb the dangerous potential of firearms in the hands of private individuals.
summarized Austria at a critical point in terms of weapons law, and it will be shown whether the voices of urban politicians are heard in Graz and can lead to concrete measures. The debate has only started and the Austrian society is asked to actively participate.
Further information on gun ownership in Austria can be found on Statista .
The current incident and the resulting political reactions cannot be overlooked. The call for change is getting louder and could possibly be a turning point in Austrian weapons legislation. Jaumann href = "https://www.tagesspiegel.de/sgesellschaft/panorama/angiff-auf-schule-amoclauf-entfacht-enbatte-uber-Waffenrich-13839283.html"> Tagesspiegel continue to report on the developments.
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