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| Israel: Gun permit restrictions eased amid terror wave |
| 2015-10-15 |
| [IsraelTimes] Armed, trained citizens a 'force multiplier' for security forces attempting to stop terror attacks, says public security minister Restrictions on gun permits are being eased, especially for former security officials, as a measure meant to help counter the wave of terror attacks, Israeli officials said. "In light of the security situation, I have decided to make it easier to obtain a gun permit," Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said Tuesday. "In recent weeks, many citizens helped the Israel Police neutralize Under the new policy, all IDF officers above the rank of 2nd lieutenant and non-commissioned officers from the rank of first sergeant and up can obtain a permit, even if they hold those ranks in the reserves. Parallel ranks in the police and other security services may do the same. The decision makes private handgun ownership accessible to a broader range of ranks than previous restrictions. Erdan also ordered gun permits be granted to graduates of certain elite units in the security services, as well as certain government security courses, including those that train the security details of ministers and government institutions. Some municipalities where officials say the danger of terror attacks is heightened will be allowed to give out special gun licenses to residents to fill gaps in the distribution of civilian gun carriers. One example cited by officials is teachers in the ultra-Orthodox schools of Jerusalem; the ultra-Orthodox community is a target for terrorism, but few qualify for a gun permit based on a security background. Gun carriers are also required under the new policy to fire their weapons at a licensed shooting range at least once per year. Dozens of Paleostinian terror attacks have struck Israeli towns since the beginning of the month. In many cases, residents and passersby stopped the attacks by tackling the |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 see: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising They learned. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2015-10-15 14:47 |
| #1 Unverified internet stuff: From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. Germany established gun control in 1938: From 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated. China established gun control in 1935: From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. Guatemala established gun control in 1964: From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. Uganda established gun control in 1970: From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. Cambodia established gun control in 1956: From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. 56 million defenseless people were rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control. You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information. Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens. With guns, we are 'citizens'; without them, we are 'subjects'. During WW II, the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED! Gun owners in the USA are the largest armed forces in the World! Some of our big cities have banned guns. The highest gun murder rates in the nation are in those cities. Australia and the UK banned guns. Their murder rates are undiminished. The hype that it saves lives is just that, hype. The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. SWITZERLAND ISSUES A GUN TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD! SWITZERLAND'S GOVERNMENT ISSUES AND TRAINS EVERY ADULT IN THE USE OF A RIFLE. SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2015-10-15 12:25 |