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Investigation commission wants to ban auto-loading guns despite police dissent

17-Feb-10

On 23 September 2008, a student entered the local polytechnic in Kauhajoki, Finland and shot nine students, a teacher and himself using a .22 calibre semi-automatic pistol. An investigation commission of eight members was appointed to look into the incident. The commission’s report is now public.

Hunting is a worthwhile and problem-free youth hobby, so let’s hinder it

10-Nov-07

On 13 September 2007, Finnish ministers Sirkka-Liisa Anttila and Anne Holmlund sent a plea to their colleagues in Portugal, country of EU presidency, regarding the EU gun control directive. The petitioners urged that no new restrictions be placed on the right of under-18-year olds to acquire and keep firearms. Persons over the age of 15 should still [...]