Right to self-defense, training, and rigorous background checks: MIA has begun discussions on the law regarding the circulation of civilian weapons

Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko reported on the discussion of the law on the circulation of civilian firearms, outlining exactly what needs to be established by law, UNN reports.

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The Minister reported on expert consultations regarding the legislative regulation of civilian firearms. Participants included members of parliament, heads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, the SBU, the SBI, representatives of the Office of the President, public organizations, as well as the military, veteran, legal, and media communities.

Firearms in Ukraine are legalized. Certain types can already be purchased by those who meet the established criteria. At the same time, the rules for their circulation require modernization and clear regulation exclusively at the level of law. And this is a complex issue that we must resolve as tasked by the President of Ukraine,

According to him, the discussion concerns key blocks—rules of use, training, and background checks.

"We are talking about key things: the right to self-defense, classification of permitted types of weapons, clear grounds for use by civilians, as well as mechanisms for seizure in cases of threatening behavior or domestic violence," the Minister noted.

He added: "A separate block is training. Theoretical and practical training, exams. This also means the development of appropriate infrastructure. Necessarily with the involvement of business."

"A weapon is not just a right. Primarily, it is a responsibility. And it must be backed by rigorous checks. Filters that people with mental disorders, addictions, or criminal histories (even if the case did not reach court) will not be able to pass. These are safeguards that must work at every stage," Klymenko indicated.

According to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the path to legislative regulation of the issue of civilian weapons circulation is "difficult and debatable."

But the position of the meeting participants is unified: the Law on the Circulation of Civilian Firearms in Ukraine is necessary. For both citizens and law enforcement officers. Moreover, this is one of the country's European integration obligations. (...) We are continuing the dialogue so that together we can reach a balanced decision,

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