Citing the worsening security situation, the Ministry of the Interior has begun working to simplify the rules for firearm possession and use by citizens in Estonia.
“The current Weapons Act was written in an entirely different time, and under very different circumstances,” Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) told ERR on Thursday. “In light of the current security situation, it’s only natural that we review and analyze these issues.”
He acknowledged that in reality, the broader process has been underway at the ministry for some time already.
“One crucial principle we are following is that every person in Estonia should know what their roles are in the event of a crisis or war, and should be able to fulfill them effectively,” the minister explained.
“A second principle we have agreed on across sectors within the coalition is that there should be no unnecessary bureaucracy or double-checking on any matter,” he added.
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