Turkey introduces steel safe storage rule for licensed firearms
Turkey mandates locked steel safes for licensed firearm owners to curb school violence, though educators warn additional measures are needed.
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has announced new security standards under the nation's firearm laws, requiring licensed gun owners to keep their weapons in locked cabinets or steel safes inaccessible to children. The regulation aims to reduce incidents of violence, particularly in and around schools, by restricting unauthorized access to firearms.
Educational professionals have expressed qualified support for the initiative, characterizing the requirement as a necessary step while stressing that safe storage alone will not resolve broader safety concerns in schools. Authorities indicated that compliance with the safe storage standard will become mandatory during the licensing process for all gun owners.
Sources: Cumhuriyet.