A new draft bill filed to parliament this month suggests relaxing rules for civilian ownership of guns in Ukraine
There is a growing move in Ukraine's new parliament to relax rules on gun ownership in Ukraine, and even allow license-free ownership of some types of weapons.
A draft bill suggesting new rules of ownership was filed to parliament on Dec. 10 by a cross-faction group of 31 deputies.
Administration of the President of Ukraine
President of Ukraine's response
to an e-petition No. 22/000040-ep
Concerning formalization of a citizen of Ukraine's right to freely bear firearms and immediate adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On Civil Firearms and Ammunition" (Reg. № 1135-1 from February 5, 2015), posted on the website of an Official Internet Representation of the President of Ukraine on August 29 2015 by Georgiy Uchaykin, Chairman of Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Gun Owners Association.
Constitution of Ukraine
Today every citizen of Ukraine understands why our country has hundreds of thousands of policemen. Last illusions were crushed when riot police used rubber batons and boots at the Independence Square on peaceful citizens.
After such actions we realize that it is not enough to only adopt the Gun Law.
Zbigniew (Jack) Pawlowski
Zbigniew (Jack) Pawlowski took his two children and a pellet gun to Ditmars Park in Astoria. After firing at a tree, he allowed his daughter to ride her bike around the park, aiming the weapon at 2-year-olds.
He was charged with reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest.
Victoria's Secret model in gun themed dress
Super Model Karolina Kurkova stirred controversy last week as she was photographed in New York City wearing a ‘gun’ dress.
Apparently some uptight individuals found the dress to be insensitive with the current atmosphere surrounding guns.
Liberator
The US government has demanded designs for a 3D-printed gun be taken offline.
The order to remove the blueprints for the plastic gun comes after they were downloaded more than 100,000 times.
The US State Department wrote to the gun's designer, Defense Distributed, suggesting publishing them online may breach arms-control regulations.
Florida Sheriffs Issue Statement Support Current Stand Your Ground Law
The Florida Sheriffs Association has issued the following press release highlighting their support for the current version of the Stand Your Ground self defense laws currently on the books in Florida.
Trilogue ends on the EU Gun Ban
A press release of the European Commission announced the end of the trilogue concerning the amendment proposal to the European firearms directive – now infamously known as the "EU Gun Ban".
"Lethal Weapon"
As gun sensitivity reaches an all-time high in America, the newest observable example comes from a teen suspended for pretending to shoot at students…with his hand.
14-year-old Hunter Lance of Marysville, Washington is accused of walking through the hallways of Marysville Middle School using his hand as a mock gun, pretending to shoot at students. His feigned firing incident took place May 31st, but is only now making headlines.
Toy Gun March
Last week, Austin Petersen, creator of the Toy Gun March, received approval from a board of 30 federal officers to move forward with the “armed” march scheduled for July 3 in Washington, D.C.
The march will be at 9 a.m., starting at the Arlington Memorial Bridge and ending at the National Mall. Marshals will also be present to direct traffic and ensure safety.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder will no longer perform in Florida or any state where “Stand Your Ground” laws are in place, in protest of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman and his recent acquittal.
New Los Angeles Law Would Require All Toy, BB and Airguns to be Painted
According to CBS, a proposed ordinance in Los Angeles would require that all toy, BB and other air guns to be painted completely in a color that denotes them as being toys. This goes above and beyond the current regulations that require toy guns to have an orange painted tip.
Colorado Town Mulls Mandatory Sporting Rifle Ownership
The Craig, Colorado city council is currently debating a bill that would require every household to own a “modern sporting rifle,” specifically any semi-automatic centerfire rifle that accepts detachable magazines.
CDC Study Ordered by Obama Contradicts White House Anti-gun Narrative
In January, following the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, President Obama issued a “Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence,” along with 22 other “initiatives.” That study, subcontracted out to the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, was completed in June and contained some surprises for the president.
Leninska Kuznya Plant
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to grant PJSC Leninska Kuznya Plant a right to export and import military goods. Government plans to consider the respective decree during the next meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on December, 28.
According to a Government draft decree, it is proposed to grant a company a right to export and import in-house military goods till June, 1 2018.