Austria Proposes Raising Minimum Firearm Purchase Age
Interior Minister Gerhard Karnau announced new age requirements for purchasing weapons in Austria. The minimum age for buying pistols or revolvers increases from 21 to 25 years. The age limit for purchasing rifles rises from 18 to 21 years. Karnau stated the tightening of regulations is based on expert opinions and is undergoing final processing. An Austrian politician has proposed tightening firearm laws following a shooting involving a 21-year-old student, nine youths, and a teacher. Additionally, the plan seeks to raise the minimum age for long guns from 18 to 21 years. Exceptions would be made for hunters, sport shooters, and specific professional groups.
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Ö1
“Wer eine Pistole oder einen Revolver kaufen will, dürft das künftig erst ab einem Alter von 25 Jahren tonen, statt bisher 21. Bei Gewehren steigt die Altersgrenze für den Kauf von 18 auf 21 Jahre.”
SRF 4 News
“Der Vorstoß kommt von GLP-Präsident Jürg Grosn. 21-jähriger Österreicher an einer Schule, neun Jugendliche und eine Lehrerin erschossen. Das verschärfte Waffengesetz sieht unter anderem vor, dass Revolva oder Pistolen, statt wie bisher mit 21 Jahren, erst ab 25 Jahren gekauft werden dürfen werden.”
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