Na een anonieme tip heeft de Amsterdamse politie op 30 november honderden kilo's illegaal vuurwerk en verboden wapens ontdekt in een garagebox direct onder het politiebureau Overtoomsesluis en in een nabijgelegen appartement. De vondst, die als 'levensgevaarlijk' werd bestempeld, leidde tot de afzetting van de omgeving en een lopend onderzoek.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced a review of Canada's firearms classification regime, aiming for simplicity and consistency. The review will include dedicated consultations with Indigenous communities regarding the SKS rifle, a firearm commonly used for sustenance but also linked to high-profile incidents.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission, Texas, seized 30 pistols and 61 magazines concealed in a Chevrolet Silverado attempting to cross into Mexico. The December 3 interdiction also led to the discovery of $3,000 in illicit currency and the arrest of the driver, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb firearms trafficking.
Russia's Central Bank is moving forward with plans for some employees to undergo firearms training, including lessons with automatic weapons, according to recent public procurement records. This development follows earlier attempts to expand firearm carrying rights for senior staff and comes amidst heightened security considerations.
Argentina has formalized new regulations permitting civilian ownership of semi-automatic firearms, overturning a three-decade ban. The decree, part of President Javier Milei's agenda, requires applicants to pass rigorous background checks, psychophysical exams, and demonstrate shooting proficiency, alongside other measures to liberalize gun access.
President Donald Trump has issued a second pardon to Daniel Edwin Wilson, a January 6th defendant, for separate firearms offenses. Wilson, who was previously pardoned for his role in the Capitol attack, was released from prison after remaining incarcerated due to illegal gun possession charges stemming from the Jan. 6 investigation.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has enacted a decree lifting a three-decade ban on civilians purchasing and possessing semi-automatic rifles. The measure, fulfilling a key campaign pledge, allows 'legitimate users' to acquire these weapons under a new regulatory system overseen by the National Agency of Controlled Materials (ANMAC), effective June 19, 2025.
Five Palestinian plaintiffs, supported by German and Palestinian human rights organizations including ECCHR, have filed a complaint at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court. The legal challenge targets German arms export licenses to Israel, specifically tank transmissions, arguing they violate constitutional duties and international law amidst the conflict in Gaza.
Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the launch of a federal firearm buyback program pilot project in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The initiative targets approximately 2,500 types of assault-style firearms banned since May 2020, with a web portal for owner declarations opening October 1. The pilot aims to test the program's processes before a national rollout.
A new Centre for Verification of Deactivated Firearms has officially opened in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on September 23, 2025. Supported by the OSCE and international donors, the facility aims to prevent the criminal misuse of firearms by ensuring proper deactivation and enhancing law enforcement capabilities.
A man died and a woman was injured in a shooting at Clissold Park in Hackney, North London, on Wednesday evening. Police have identified the deceased man as the suspect and are treating the incident, which involved two individuals known to each other, as isolated. The injured woman has been discharged from hospital.
The suspect in the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who held a "leftist" ideology, is not cooperating with authorities, but the motive remains undetermined, though investigators are exploring potential connections to online radicalization and Kirk's views on transgender people.
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Columbia University's satirical newspaper, The Federalist, published an article mocking his stance on gun rights, using humor to criticize Turning Point USA's shift in ideology. Kirk, a staunch Second Amendment advocate, was shot and killed at a campus event, prompting widespread mourning and outrage.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while debating gun violence at a Utah Valley University event, prompting an investigation with conflicting reports on a suspect. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with no major security measures, and political figures swiftly condemned the act of violence.
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, political figures from both sides of the aisle expressed grief and condemned political violence. While some used the tragedy to make political points, most focused on messages of unity and calls for an end to gun violence.
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea has issued a warning to Chinese citizens, advising them to exercise caution regarding the possession of potentially dangerous weapons in public spaces. This advisory follows a revision to South Korean law that now specifically penalizes the carrying of items that could be considered offensive weapons, with penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines.
Pope Leo XIV publicly prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota and condemned the global proliferation of weapons. His remarks emphasized the urgency for peace and dialogue amidst ongoing conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, while calling for the silencing of violence.
Tulsi Gabbard criticized Jen Psaki for her remarks about the ineffectiveness of prayer after a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, accusing her of harboring "hatred of God." The exchange highlights a growing cultural divide over the role of prayer in addressing gun violence, with both sides defending their beliefs amidst a backdrop of tragedy.
Authorities in Victoria, Australia, are actively pursuing 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot and killed two police officers and wounded a third during a confrontation at his property. As the search continues in the rugged terrain, police warn against harboring the suspect and advise the public to avoid the area due to the dangerous situation.
A groom in northern Turkey died from celebratory gunfire after his wedding, allegedly shot by a relative of his wife, leading to an investigation and the seizure of unlicensed weapons. This tragic event highlights the ongoing issue of dangerous celebratory gunfire, as another similar incident occurred the previous week.
