The IANSA Women’s Network is calling for Norway to amend its gun laws after the fatal shooting of a woman by her former partner last week. One third of Norwegian households contain a firearm. The Firearms Act requires all gun license applicants to be screened for previous criminal convictions, but does not require spouses of applicants to be consulted as part of the process. Sarah Masters, IANSA WN Coordinator said: “Consulting spouses and partners is an essential tool in keeping women safe from guns. IANSA urges governments in the region to amend their gun laws with this provision as a matter of urgency.”
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