Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare provisions on permit requirements for the export of ammunition. The aim is to prevent especially the export of cartridge components to Russia in line with the EU’s sanctions decision.
The Firearms Act submitted to Parliament, changes required by the EU Directive will not prevent target shooting or firearm collection
On 11 October, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on amendments to the Firearms Act, the Act on Voluntary National Defence and the Conscription Act. The proposal will implement the changes required by the EU Firearms Directive in Finnish legislation.
Changes to the Firearms Act resulting from the EU Firearms Directive will not prevent target shooting or collection of firearms
The changes required by the EU Firearms Directive are being implemented in Member States. In Finland, the Directive causes changes particularly to the Firearms Act. The draft government proposal for implementing the Firearms Directive was circulated widely for comments on 4 May. The basis of the proposal is to prevent specially dangerous firearms and their components from falling into the wrong hands without, however, creating any undue difficulties for reservists – whose activities are unique by European standards – and target shooters and collectors in Finland.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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