Czech politicians criticise new EU guidelines tightening controls on gun ownership

Czech politicians have criticised European guidelines tightening controls on gun ownership. MEP’s on Tuesday voted for the move, which comes in response to the Paris attacks in 2015, and sees greater restrictions on so-called “blank-firing” weapons. Roman Váňa of the lower house’s security committee said the Ministry of the Interior was considering taking legal action against the directives. Meanwhile, the minister of defence, Martin Stropnický, said his ministry would start preparing a new bill that would allow gun owners to retain some weapons. He also welcomed the fact that some elements of the guidelines had been toned down in comparison with draft versions.

Author: Ian Willoughby