All articles tagged with #firearms law
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
Australia is launching its largest gun buyback in 30 years following the Bondi beach terror attack, with new measures including limiting firearms for most owners to four, accelerating a national firearms register, and tightening licensing rules, amidst political debates over gun law reforms and safety.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Tampa Bay Times
Florida's attorney general has declared that open carry of firearms is 'the law of the state' following a court ruling that deemed the state's open carry ban unconstitutional, prompting law enforcement to adhere to this new interpretation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a police traffic stop in a Paris suburb has sparked outrage and raised questions about the use of firearms by French police. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly encounters, with most of the victims being of black or Arab origin. French law allows police to shoot in certain situations, including when a driver or occupants of a vehicle refuse to stop and are deemed to pose a risk to the officer's life or others. Critics argue that the law is too vague and has led to an increase in fatal police shootings. The government and police defend the policy, stating that fewer people have been killed by police since the law was implemented. However, a study disputes this claim, showing an increase in police killings since 2017.