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From David Karásek , speaker of LEX – Czech firearms rights association I wrote this because of reactions of many MEPs who – especially in December – complained to me that they got many impolite and even threatening messages. I decided to write this short explanation why politeness pays: take it as advice from who fights for firearms rights for … Read More
The rebirth of the gun lobby in Europe
Translation of the article “El lobby de las armas renace en Europa– published on Playground Magazine, a leading online cutting edge music publication in Spain, with an audience of 100% festivalgoers and almost 6 million followers on Facebook.
Open Letter to Members of European Parliament
FIREARMS UNITED brings together more than 100 million law-abiding gun owners in Europe. These include reservists, hunters, sport shooters, collectors, firearm dealers, manufacturers, security professionals, range operators and ordinary citizens who own not restricted weapons. Abstract: The current Firearms Directive is an effective tool for security and does not unnecessarily obstruct legal activity. EU Member States that faithfully transposed … Read More
After the attacks in France EC wants restrictions on licit access to weapons
The European Commission DG Home wants to propose a semiautomatic ban for EU individuals, which look similar to military ones. This EC also wants stricter rules for arms control. Proposals for a new law or amendment to the Directive on firearms will be presented on Wednesday – the author learned from Union source PAP. Initially the amendment was planned for … Read More
UK: The Battle on Lead Ammunition
Half of the LEAD AMMUNITION GROUP (LAG) resigned and submit their own report on 25th of June 2015. Countryside organisations submit their own findings to DEFRA (Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs) in response to John Swift’s “flawed” report on lead ammunition and argue that their approach is more logical and scientific than that of LAG chairman John Swift. The … Read More
Firearms UK launches the “Unity 2015” campaign for the legalization of .22 sporting pistols
All4Shooters writes: 06/05/2015 – The Firearms UK association revives its campaign aimed to lift the ban on private ownership of (at least) rimfire sporting handguns in the United Kingdom
Family protection with a gun !?
“Even if the whole world was against my man, I would still stand behind him and pass him the bullets.” A good phrase, isn’t it? This is probably the least a woman would do for her husband in times of war. There is a war in our country and our men fight with the enemy or prepare themselves for combat, we do … Read More
Day after Paris What’s next, Europe ???
„The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun.” Just over a year ago the entire world discussed the terrorist attack in Nairobi. Amongst many voices one of reason appeared – the voice of Ronald Noble – secretary general of Interpol. He stated that one should expect further attacks targeting so … Read More
Are you afraid of terrorists and radicals? Arm yourself, freedom without defense is passing
Attacks in France have shaken up every normal person. Many people have then asked themselves: How can we defend ourselves in similar situations? The easiest option is to simply arm yourself. However, while criminals will always get guns, the rest of us require a permit, but even then, this remains an option. Let’s not depend on secret services and police, … Read More
A LESSON FROM PERUVIAN ORGANIZATION APPLAF
Finally Peruvian Parliament approved the new firearms law promoted by our mates from APPLAF(Asociacion Peruana de Propietarios Legales de Armas de Fuego) integrated in our partner CALL (Coalición Armas Legales Latinoamericanas). It is the first time, I can I remember, that a firearms civil rights association is able to revert completely a gun control situation in a country. We … Read More