Kogler calls for drastic weapons laws for Graz attack!

Kogler calls for drastic weapons laws for Graz attack!

Graz, Österreich - On June 14, 2025, Chancellor Christian Stocker announced several measures by the federal government in response to the attack at a Graz school. This initiative is welcomed by Werner Kogler, the federal spokesman and club chairman of the Greens. Kogler refers to the urgency of the support for those affected, school staff and mourners and calls for a rethink regarding the possession of weapons and stricter weapons laws.

Kogler emphasizes that protection against weapons should be a top priority instead of the right to possession of weapons. In Austria, almost all adults have the opportunity to acquire weapons with minimal requirements. According to Kogler, this must change: "Private individuals should usually no longer be allowed to buy weapons", with exceptions for hunters, sports shooters and threatened people.

required steps for violence prevention

Another important step in Kogler's eyes is the expansion of psychological care in schools. He calls for a quick and free access to psychological help for young people to prevent violence against violence. He also expresses criticism of the financial neglect of important support offers by the blue-black state government in Styria.

Compared to the arms laws in Germany, where weapons law has been tightened in recent years, there are still laxes in Austria. While a police certificate of good conduct in Germany and a query for health offices are a prerequisite for gun ownership, there is no equivalent in Austria to the "small gun license" that is required to wear any weapons. In Germany, the applicant must also prove a need for gun ownership, which is not equally regulated in Austria, reports wdr.

weapons law and their global relevance

The topic of gun ownership also has international dimensions, especially in the USA. According to a report by Amnesty International, survivors of weapons under high costs for medical aid and bureaucratic hurdles in state support. The report "Scars of Survival" thus reveals a human rights crisis that goes hand in hand with thousands of dead and injuries. The US government is accused of not fulfilling its human rights obligations, especially with regard to the weapons laws.

In 30 US states, buying a pistol without a gun certificate or approval is possible. These lax regulations are in stark contrast to what Kogler demands for Austria. The fate of survivors, such as Megan Hobson and Jamie Williford, illustrates the need for comprehensive support and health care. Both women face major challenges, not only in terms of medical care, but also when looking for affordable, barrier -free living space. These international perspectives show that the discussion about gun law goes far beyond national borders and requires urgent need for action.