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Take a Gander at Austria's Gun Control Controversy
After the bloodbath in Graz, Austria, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has wagged a finger at Austria's lax gun laws. "Time to crack open the books and take a gander at the current setup. Does it jive with the times? That's a question worth asking," the top dog stated, according to a report by the Austrian Press Agency (APA) on Wednesday.
A 21-year-old hot-blooded gunman had unleashed hell at his old stomping grounds the day prior, snuffing out the lives of nine students, a teacher, and himself. The Austrian trigger-man was packing both a shotgun and a handgun, both legal as can be according to the po-po.
Now, our esteemed lawmakers are left scratching their heads, wondering how in the world a 21-year-old yahoo can posses short- and long-barrel firearms, and still get their hands on compatible ammo to wreak this kind of havoc.
old comrade Elke Kahr, the Mayor of Graz, and a Green Party legislator had previously pushed for an outright ban on private gun ownership in Austria. While a permit is necessary for handguns, none is needed for long-barrel guns like rifles and shotguns.
In simpler terms, Austria has more registered firearms (approximately 1.5 million) than one could count on both hands, with firearms ownership fairly high, boasting over 370,000 owners, including around 130,000 hunters[1][4].
To acquire certain weapons, such as short-barrel firearms like pistols, one must obtain a permit and pass a psychological examination. But if you're a bit nut-job and fail this test three times, you're out of luck—no permit for you forever. Long-barrel firearms can often be purchased without a permit for those over 18, but registration is required[3].
As for grabbing some ammo to load up your weapon, the specifics of regulation (e.g., whether a permit is necessary) are a bit murky in the current reports. In general, ammo for firearms can be purchased by licensed owners[5].
The latest school shooting in Graz has reignited the debate over tightening gun control laws. With some politicos advocating for stricter measures, tighter regulations on private gun ownership are on the table. The opposition Green Party has even tabled a bill to fortify the legislation[4].
Politics and general news are abuzz with debates as federal president Alexander Van der Bellen calls for a review of Austria's policy-and-legislation on gun control, following the tragic school shooting in Graz. This incident, which left several lives taken and sparked national grief, has prompted calls for stricter regulations and legislation from various lawmakers, including the opposition Green Party who have tabled a bill to strengthen the regulations.
