Firearms Law (Amendment – Eligibility for a Firearm License for a Combat Soldier Who Ended Service Due to Injury in Operational Activity) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק כלי הירייה (תיקון - זכאות לרישיון כלי ירייה ללוחם שסיים את שירותו עקב פציעה בפעילות מבצעית)
TL;DRA proposal to lower the minimum age for a firearm license to 18 for combat soldiers who were discharged due to an operational injury.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Firearms Law to allow a firearm license for a combat soldier who completed regular military service but ended their service before age 21 due to an injury in operational activity. The mechanism permits the licensing authority to issue a license to a person who has reached age 18 (instead of 21) when these conditions are met. The proposal thus removes a burden that falls on combat soldiers who were wounded in battle, who returned to civilian life before age 21 and were denied the possibility of holding a license for self-defense.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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