I want law on civilian weapons, all types must be classified, and people prepared – Interior Minister
Starting next week, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine begins consultations on the law on civilian weapons, which will grant Ukrainians the right to armed self-defence: all opinions must be heard to reach an effective decision, Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko has stated.
At a meeting with media representatives, speaking about the issue of "short-barreled weapons" for civilians, the minister noted: "I want a law on civilian weapons. Types of weapons, carbines, that is, this hunting weapon, smoothbore, rifled – all this must be classified."
According to Klymenko, a person must undergo a training course, specifically on the safe handling of these weapons.
"This is an entire system, an infrastructure. Changes to criminal legislation, definitions of self-defense, shooting ranges, storage locations. We are ready for this dialogue. We want this system to exist. So that people have the right to armed self-defense. And, most importantly, so that this person is prepared," the minister explained.
He reported that he has already discussed this issue with people's deputies.
"We will start consultations as early as next week. As I said, with the involvement of the public, experts, journalists. All opinions must be heard to reach an effective solution," he summarized.
