Ahern signs new gun control act into law

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has signed new gun control legislation into law.

Ahern signs new gun control act into law
Fri, 24 Jul, 2009 - 12:29

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has signed new gun control legislation into law.

The act bans handguns in Ireland and also introduces a requirement for referees, background medical checks and standards for the safe keeping of guns in the home for all firearms licence applicants.

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