Ukraine needs a law on civilian firearms that will also protect citizens without weapons - Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported on the preparation of amendments to the draft law that will regulate the circulation of civilian firearms. Zelenskyy stated this in his evening address, UNN reports. 

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported today on the preparation of amendments to the draft law that will regulate the circulation of civilian firearms. Many people are already involved in this work – not only the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also parliamentarians, the military, law enforcement officers, representatives of the public sector, and business representatives. Ukraine needs a modern and strong law on civilian firearms that will protect citizens without weapons and effectively regulate the situation for those who own weapons 

Addendum

On April 18, Ukraine was shaken by terrible news. In Kyiv, an armed man opened fire on people, resulting in the deaths of six people, with another person dying a few days later in the hospital. 

The tragedy of April 18 in Kyiv, where seven people died as a result of a shooting, has once again put the issue of Ukrainians' right to civilian firearms on the agenda. While the investigation into the circumstances continues, disputes have intensified in society: whether the legalization of weapons can increase security, or conversely, lead to new risks.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement decided to create a working group that will deal with harmonizing draft laws No. 5708 and No. 5709 on civilian firearms with European legislation. It is planned to involve representatives of European institutions, law enforcement agencies, and people's deputies in its composition. However, at this time, there is no talk of "rewriting" the draft laws following the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18.