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Until now, the President Petr Pavel talked about the laws in particular as the one who signed the validity after receiving approval from the parliament. But now he is in a different role. As someone who promotes a ban on silencing short guns in the Czech Republic and more difficult access to some long guns.
When Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (STAN) came to see President Petr Pavlo last week, one of the topics was the ban on silencers for short weapons and the limitation of assault rifles . While they will continue to be discussed in the coming months, the topic of silence is current. The representatives will vote on them in the coming days, and the president is aware that not all deputy leaders share his concerns about using silence.
“He had formal information about the views of the ambassadors, but he was interested, for example, in the general atmosphere around him,” confirmed the interest of Pavlo, the Austrian Minister of the Interior. At the meeting with him, he heard , among other things, the president’s doubts about the views of representatives who are against his proposals.
The President did not have to convince the Minister of the Interior of his opinion. It was Austria with several other representatives who came to the lower house with an amendment that prohibits the use of silence on weapons in special cases and types of weapons.
Although the representatives of the Mayor of Austria may be among the main supporters of the proposal, it is not a political issue. The debate and earlier approval of the Arms and Weapons Act at the beginning of the year showed that views on how to be tough on guns differ even among MPs from the same parties.
The president’s spokesman, Vojtěch Šeliga, claims that the president is promoting a tougher approach, among other things, because of the shooting at the Charles University Faculty of Arts, where one person killed 14 people attacked. He also used a muffler. “The benefits of widespread use of interceptors do not balance the risks associated with mass shootings that are more difficult to identify, even multiple shooters, as happened to the active shooter at the Faculty of Philosophy, ” said the speaker.
The wider use of blockers in the Czech Republic was banned until 2021. At that time, politicians allowed blockers under the argument that they are needed at shooting ranges, and the operation of ‘ to disturb the residents in the vicinity of the shooting ranges.
They call the president a populist
The president also wants major restrictions on assault rifles. He says the worst cases of mass shootings with a high number of victims are carried out by attackers with this type of weapon. According to his suggestion, they should be much harder to find. “They are very dangerous because of the combination of a very powerful charge, a long barrel, the ability to use high-capacity magazines and optical sights,” his spokesman told the president’s opinion.
The president wants the possession of such weapons to be subject, for example, to a specific and clear psychological examination. For example, members of the active reserves may have an exception because, according to Pavel, they encountered similar weapons during training, and before being accepted into the reserves, doctors weapons being inspected.
However, the very debate regarding the suspension of silence proves that there are several representatives in the room who do not agree with the position of the president. For example, SPD deputy leader Radek Koten called his proposals a populist solution. “In the hands of a criminal, almost anything can be a weapon. Whether it’s a vehicle, a knife, a brick, a stone, a motorbike or seals. Are we going to ban auto mechanics from repairing vehicles?” Koten asks.
Ban was also discussed in the largest parliamentary club of the ANO movement. Member of Parliament Hubert Lang says that there are different opinions on this matter. “The previous House allowed restraints and now we’re kind of turning around and banning them again for handguns. We should be predictable to people who might do something to buy and it won’t cost a penny,” said Lang.
Austria: Criminals use silence
Austria’s interior minister wants them banned. In his defense, he not only mentions the president, but also the opinions of police officers. “These are police officers who investigate crimes and meet criminals who simply use silence on weapons,” said the minister. He argues that the working group of the Ministry of the Interior for legislation Firearms are the most frequently dealt with by the police in detail with the request for a major restriction on consumer sales.
If the proposal passes, a decision could be made this week. Producers have a proposal for the final vote in the program. It’s just a matter of when they get to it. Austria urges those who are reluctant to give the nod to the change. “We are not coming with any conversion, and we are not persecuting gun owners. We just want to increase people’s security awareness. That is all,” said the interior minister .
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What are the key arguments presented by Minister Rakušan and President Pavel in favor of stricter gun control measures, and how do they address concerns from responsible gun owners?
Great, thank you for providing the information. Here’s a possible interview script with two guests:
Guest 1: Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (STAN)
Guest 2: President Petr Pavel
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Minister Rakušan and President Pavel. Let’s start with the topic of gun control and the ban on silencers for short weapons and the limitation of assault rifles. Minister Rakušan, why do you support the proposal to ban silencers for short weapons and limit access to some long guns?
Rakušan: Thank you for having me. As a firm believer in public safety, I believe that any measure that could potentially reduce gun violence should be explored. The use of silencers on firearms poses a significant threat to residents in close proximity to shooting ranges and can lead to accidents or even criminal activity. Limiting the availability of such devices is a necessary step in ensuring that our communities remain safe.
Interviewer: And President Pavel, why do you support these measures?
Pavel: Thank you for having me. As a former army general, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of gun violence. The recent shooting at the Charles University Faculty of Arts, where a single individual used a silenced weapon to attack and kill multiple people, underscores the urgent need for stricter gun control measures. By making it more difficult to acquire assault rifles and silencers, we can prevent mass casualty incidents like this from happening in the future.
Interviewer: Opponents argue that a ban on silencers goes against the rights of responsible gun owners. How would you respond to that?
Rakušan: I understand the concerns of responsible gun owners, but public safety should be our top priority. The benefits of widespread use of silencers do not outweigh the potential risks they pose. We must strike a balance between the Second Amendment rights of gun owners and the safety of our communities.
Pavel: I completely agree with Minister Rakušan. Any measure put in place must be reasonable and fair, but we also cannot ignore the tragic events that have occurred due to the misuse of firearms. We must take action to protect
