New regulations have been introduced that bar individuals with a history of violence or domestic abuse from owning firearms. Police will be required to interview partners or household members of licence applicants to uncover potential issues. These measures come in response to recent fatal shootings and follow an inquest that exposed failures in the licensing system. The tragic case of Jake Davison, who committed a mass shooting while holding a shotgun despite a violent history, prompted significant policy changes aimed at preventing future tragedies.
The updated directives mandate police interviews with partners or household members of firearms licence applicants to uncover signs of domestic abuse or other unsuitability.
Individuals with a history of violence or domestic abuse are now barred from owning firearms under stringent new regulations introduced this week.
This policy shift follows an inquest that highlighted 'catastrophic failures' within the licensing system, allowing a gunman with a violent history to legally possess a firearm.
In an inquest, Jake Davison was noted to have legally owned a shotgun despite a documented history of violence, leading to a tragic shooting in August 2021.
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