The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Russia conceived to ban all types of signal weapons in the country, except for pistols, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the letter of departments in the Ministry of Industry.
It is noted that the Office proposed to almost completely abandon this type of weapon in Russia, since its use is not regulated by law. In particular, the documents are not specified which types of signal weapons are allowed to turn in the country. In addition, the restrictions on its caliber are not established.
“is proposed to avoid the appearance on sale of signal automatons, rifles and machine guns to make changes to Article 6 of the Federal Law” On Arms “, having established a ban for turnover in Russia of signal weapons with the exception of signal pistols, revolvers, single-charged caliber shooting devices no more than 20 millimeters “- emphasized in document
Earlier in the State Duma introduced a new law on tightening arms sales rules. The State Council of Tatarstan proposed to increase from 18 years to 21 years to acquire gas, sports, signal and cold blade weapons, “intended for wearing with national costumes of the Peoples of the Russian Federation or Cossack Form.”