Austria Moves to Strengthen Gun Laws in Wake of Tragic School Shooting, Raising Minimum Age and Enhancing Mental Health Checks
Graz, Austria — In response to a tragic school shooting that left 10 victims dead, Austria’s coalition government is moving swiftly to implement stricter gun control measures. The incident, which involved a 21-year-old gunman who opened fire at his former high school before taking his own life, has raised significant concerns over the nation’s relatively lenient firearms regulations. In Austria, the process for obtaining firearms is notably more relaxed compared to many other countries in …