Rustam Minnikhanov speak against legalization of short-barrel weapon in Russia

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov spoke against legalization of short-barrel weapon in Russia. He made such a statement today commenting on reformation of the law “about weapon” in the interview of representatives of the republican media agencies.

“I agree with President of Chechnya that it is not time to give weapons to everyone. Even in more developed countries shooting in cinemas and schools becomes a serious problem. In our country, where the level of domestic aggression is high, it is better to keep powder away from matches,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

To the point, President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has recently spoken against legalization of short-barrel weapon in Russia because traditions of keeping and bearing of weapons are lost in the country.

Before, first vice-speaker of the Federation Council Aleksandr Torshin advanced a legislative initiative regarding reformation of the law “about weapon” that implies legalization of short-barrel weapon to use it for self-defense.

Current federal legislation excepts keeping of combat pistols by citizens.