The federal government responds to the murderous Spree in Graz: officially the rulers only want to comment on measures after the mourning of the state, but stricter requirements for the acquisition and leading firearms must come.
Even in mourning after the murder in the capital of the styric state, federal politics reached a debate about stricter weapons laws. “We want to know how it could happen that a 21-year-old changes alive and death? If we come to the conclusion that the Austrian arms law must be changed, we will do that too,” none other than the federal President Alexander van der Bellen.
After sharpening, FPö, call on the other side
Earlier, the mayor of Graz had already called for a ban on weapons. Until now, only the liberties have been defended loudly against every tightening. “There is no clear evidence that stricter weapons laws would automatically lead to more security,” says the FPö, who has postponed his federal party convention, which is planned for Saturday because of the events in Graz.
It is now clear: the government responds and will tighten the (but different change) arms legislation that has been around as quickly as possible for 30 years. The events surrounding the tragic killing Spree in Graz were analyzed in the National Security Council and possible measures have already been discussed. At least officially, the federal government does not want to comment on possible measures and, as is known, wait until tomorrow.
Higher age limits and various psychotests
As the “Kroon” has learned, different models for tightening behind the scenes are played. The legal lever must apparently be used in particular in the prevention. According to well -informed government circles, measures such as an increase in the age limit for the acquisition of long weapons and especially the introduction of various mandatory psychological tests are conceivable.
The background: Until now, a corresponding psychological report was only needed for the purchase of a gun ownership card. And that card was again officially prescribed for leading semi -automatic weapons.
Apparently the authorities must also be tightened. Because as known, the shooter failed in the psychological test of the federal army. He was classified as unsuitable by the position commission. He later received the gun ownership …
Source: Krone
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