Austria Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Deadly School Shooting
The government announced proposals to make it harder to buy a firearm after a gunman killed nine students and a teacher.
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Suspect in Austrian School Shooting Was a Loner Rejected by Army, Officials Say
A defense official said the man, 21, was turned down for military service after failing a psychological test. Investigators are asking how he passed another such test to obtain a gun permit.
Austria Has Lots of Guns, Little Gun Violence, and New Questions
The deadliest school shooting in the nation’s recent history has prompted some gun enthusiasts to worry about the prospect of stricter ownership laws.
At Least 8 Dead After Shooting in South Africa
The police said they had started a manhunt and were investigating a possible motive.
At Mexico’s 2 Legal Gun Shops, a Conflicted View of Firearms Is on Display
While Mexicans have a right to own guns, they can only be legally bought at two military-run and tightly regulated stores, an effort to better control possession in a country awash with black market weapons.
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure ‘timely delivery’ on firearm commitments
By Jim Bronskill in Ottawa A prominent gun control…
U.S. Politician Arrested at Hong Kong Airport for Gun in Luggage
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
Brazil’s Lula restricts civilian gun possession, reversing Bolsonaro policy
The new decree reduces the number of guns civilians can possess for personal safety from four to two, reduces allowed ammunition and requires documentation to hold the weapons.
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