European Union nations agree steps to toughen gun laws in the wake of deadly Paris attacks
On Friday, European Union countries agreed on new measures to tighten gun controls in the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris last year.
The measures include stricter rules on buying and owning semi-automatic weapons, steps to stop deactivated guns being put back into use, and better tracing of trafficked weapons.
Semi-automatic weapons that can easily be converted to deadlier fully automatic mode would be prohibited. Tighter controls would also be placed on internet gun sales.
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve welcomed the agreement saying, “It will allow the security of citizens to be improved thanks to a stronger legal framework and the increased traceability of firearms at the European level.”
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