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Govt clarifies self-defence stance on gun controls
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The government sought to allay concerns Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public's right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being considered.
Key facts
- The government sought to allay concerns Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public's right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is
- The government's objective was not to revoke the right of lawful self-defence or restrict sporting activities such as competitive shooting, but to place firearm ownership, carrying and use under tighter supervision, government deputy
- Current provisions on lawful self-defence under Section 68 of the Criminal Code remain in force, she said, and no new law has been proposed to prohibit self-defence
- Details of the new legislation were still being drafted following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's order for stricter gun controls after last week's deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi.
Summary
The government's objective was not to revoke the right of lawful self-defence or restrict sporting activities such as competitive shooting, but to place firearm ownership, carrying and use under tighter supervision, government deputy spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said.
Details of the new legislation were still being drafted following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's order for stricter gun controls after last week's deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi.