Czech Parliament Approves Changes in Gun Law
The Czech Parliament approves changes in gun law to tighten requirements for owning a weapon following a mass killing. The new law includes more frequent medical checks for gun owners, reporting of suspicious purchases, and access to gun owner databases by doctors.
Key Points
- New law requires gun owners to undergo medical checks every 5 years
- Businesses must report suspicious gun and ammunition purchases to the police
- Doctors will have access to databases to identify gun owners
- Authorities can seize weapons from private owners on a preventive basis
Pros
- Tightening requirements for owning a weapon may help prevent future mass killings
- More frequent medical checks for gun owners could enhance public safety
Cons
- It's uncertain whether the new rules would have prevented the previous mass killing