Proposed reforms to the nation’s firearms regulations have been outlined in a draft of a new law, focusing on enhancing public safety standards. During the presentation of the draft, Deputy Minister of Interior, Jovan Alltançiev, stated that the existing legislation requires a complete overhaul. He noted that the current framework has undergone fifteen amendments since 2005, necessitating a revised text that is fully harmonized with European legal standards.
The central theme of the proposed legislation is strengthening security measures surrounding the ownership and possession of weapons. Among the key changes detailed are several structural adjustments to the existing regulatory framework. Specifically, the proposed law mandates shortening the validity period for weapon licenses from ten years to five years.
This reduction, according to the Deputy Minister, allows for more frequent verification of the owner’s physical and mental fitness to possess firearms. Further provisions include the introduction of a fundamental obligation requiring applicants to submit a formal declaration. Other significant proposed changes involve the formal categorization of various types of weapons, establishing clearer guidelines for their regulation.
Additionally, the draft addresses the scope of ownership, proposing a limitation of weapons for hunters to a maximum of ten pieces. The legislation also includes provisions concerning the potential legalization of weapons currently considered illegal. These comprehensive revisions aim to modernize the control mechanisms governing firearms nationwide.
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