Examining Stricter Gun Laws in Czechia Following Tragic University Shooting
Prague, Czech Republic – Lawmakers in Czechia are set to meet with Interior Ministry officials and experts to discuss potential reforms to the country’s gun laws, following a recent tragic shooting at Charles University. The incident, which occurred on December 21st, saw a student kill 14 people before turning the gun on themselves. Czechia has previously boasted about its gun legislation, holding it up as an example for other countries. However, during negotiations for the 2017 EU Firearms Directive, the country actively opposed the new law and even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit. In response to … Read more