14 April 2010, 11:44
The Bill (Reg. No.2105) defines the basic types of weapon and establishes a single procedure of purchase, upkeep and use of service and civil weapon. The Bill is adopted in view of the fact that despite the definite constitutional regulations, the subordinate legislation, especially departmental instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, still regulate the issues concerning acquisition of the right of ownership of weapon of non-military designation, peculiarities of its upkeep, use, inheritance and alienation.
The Bill does not presuppose that the citizens shall have the right to purchase, keep and carry short-barreled rifled firearm for self-defence. The Bill reduces the age requirement for the right to purchase, keep and carry smooth-bore hunting firearms, the self-defence weapon for the citizens of Ukraine from 21 to 18 years of age, which complies with the requirements of the civil legislation.
Its adoption will enhance safety of economic entities and other individuals and legal entities, provide further development of entrepreneurship.