Following Sweden's worst mass shooting, which claimed 10 lives, the government announced plans to amend weapon laws and restrict access to semi-automatic guns. The move comes after a gunman killed 10 people at an education centre in Orebro before taking his own life. The government stated that certain weapons are too dangerous and should only be possessed for civilian use in exceptional circumstances. The Sweden Democrats, who support the government, agreed to the proposal, which includes limiting access to semi-automatic weapons like the AR-15. The government also plans to strengthen the assessment process for individuals seeking firearm licenses and improve cooperation between police and social services in identifying those who are medically unfit to own firearms.
Sweden on Friday said it will introduce a bill to amend weapon laws and restrict access to semi-automatic guns after the country’s worst mass shooting this week.
“The horrific act of violence in Orebro raises several key questions about gun legislation,” it said. The government said it specifically wanted to restrict access to semi-automatic weapons such as the AR-15, citing it as “an example of a weapon that is compatible with large magazines and can cause a lot of damage in a short time”.
The same probe, the results of which were presented to the government in May, noted that “it cannot be ruled out” that violent individuals could acquire a hunting licence to “gain access to semi-automatic rifles that can easily be fitted with large magazines”.
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