Shooting training for gunmen: A look at the weapon position in Graz

Shooting training for gunmen: A look at the weapon position in Graz

Wien, Österreich - On June 13, 2025, the killing spree of the Grazer Arthur A. ensures high waves in public and leads to increased discussions about access to weapons in Austria. The perpetrator had participated in a shooting training that only cost 10 euros. Investigations show that the amok shooter was already familiar with shooting and has completed a trial training session on a shooting range where loan weapons were available. This is based on the condition that there is a gun ownership card, legal.

Arthur A. had a gun ownership card that allowed him to have firearms, but not leading in public space. This would have been necessary for this to have an arms pass. The police now deal with the question of whether the perpetrator has repeatedly participated in shooting exercises and whether conspicuous behavior was found. Arthur A. legally owned a bell pistol and a shotgun with which he killed eleven people. The perpetrator's farewell news does not indicate a clear motif.

political debate about weapons laws

The incidents have triggered a political debate about how Lax is access to weapons in Austria and whether stricter controls are necessary. Security experts and politicians are calling for a review of the legal framework. Vol.at also reports about an intensive examination of possible radicalization tendencies of the perpetrator as well as his preparations, which may have taken place outside the digital space.

In Austria, the weapons laws regulate exactly which weapons allows and which are prohibited. For example, fully automatic weapons or pump guns are not permitted, while other variants that correspond to the regulations may be legally obsessed. The Austria-Forum describes that firearms may be conducted in the category C, which are not subject to the stricter requirements. Under certain circumstances, the acquisition and possession of electric shock pistols or manually re -charged firearms is possible.

The atrocity act arouses the question of the security situation and dealing with potential perpetrators in Austria, especially with regard to the accessibility of weapon training and ownership. Next Tuesday there will be a call to a sea of lights in Vienna to commemorate the victim and to set a sign against violence.