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The number of firearms from inheritances in Finland is rapidly increasing as the large elder population passes away, posing challenges for authorities and raising concerns about potential illegal access to these weapons.

A Rūkainiai resident was found to possess an arsenal of homemade firearms and other weaponry during a police raid.

Authorities discovered homemade firearms and a crossbow during a check in a residential property in the Vilnius region.

An 81-year-old man is facing criminal charges for violating firearms laws after allegedly threatening middle school students in Renti, Greece.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted an operation in Bodocó, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, and vehicles in connection with a murder investigation.

Tasmania has introduced new gun laws that intensify licensing requirements and implement a buyback scheme, but do not limit the number of firearms individuals can own.

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from possessing firearms while serving as law enforcement officers.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Curvelo for transporting illegal drugs and firearms from São Paulo.

The EU Commission is proposing a new directive aimed at creating uniform penalties across member states for offenses related to illegal weapons, including the possession of 3D weapon blueprints.

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Three individuals were arrested in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande for allegedly selling firearms and smuggling cell phones into prisons during Operation Tartufo.

In 2025, Grande Recife reported historical records for stray bullet victims and injured children and adolescents due to armed violence.

Two men were arrested in Riachão do Jacuípe with firearms, drugs, and trafficking materials during a police operation.

A businessman from Gauting was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for tax evasion and possession of illegal firearms in connection with false sales of FFP2 masks during the pandemic.

A viral video claims that 70% of firearms used by the Jalisco cartel in Mexico are sourced from Ukraine, raising questions about the authenticity of these claims against the backdrop of drug cartel violence.

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

A man was arrested in Cabrobó, Brazil, for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm during a police operation that uncovered a drug lab.

Police in Plzeň apprehended a man for possession of an illegal firearm at his residence.

On February 25, 1836, American inventor Samuel Colt was granted a patent for the revolver, a groundbreaking firearm that allowed multiple shots without reloading.

Two men were arrested in Resende, Brazil, for illegal firearm possession, including a pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition.

Robert Mugabe's son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, is facing charges of attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and obstructing justice after allegedly shooting an employee in South Africa.

A shocking video from Gwalior shows young men dancing with a woman before firing guns into the air, raising concerns about public safety.

The Oulu police department in Finland creatively reminded citizens about gun permits on Facebook, despite restrictions on discussing firearms.

Two men were killed by police in Miranorte, Brazil, after they fired upon officers responding to reports of them displaying firearms and using drugs on social media.

A rally opposing federal gun prohibitions and buyback programs is set to take place in Quebec City, highlighting tensions between gun owners and government policies.

A shocking video from Gwalior shows young men dancing with a woman and then firing guns into the air, causing panic among villagers and prompting police action.

YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and former army special forces officer Kim Hyun-tae have filed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, a deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, accusing her of attempting to steal firearms during the December 3 martial law incident.

A man in the Panevėžys district was arrested for domestic violence, leading to the discovery of a significant cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in his home.

The ACT government has proposed new laws allowing police to search properties of 'high-risk' firearms licence holders without a warrant, raising concerns about privacy and human rights.

In Lucknow, a son allegedly murdered his father and hid the body, leading to a shocking investigation as neighbors claim he frequently handled firearms at home.

The defense of former secretary Guilherme Moreira asserts that the firearms seized during his arrest for suspected rape are legally owned and properly registered.

The Civil Police seized six firearms from the home of a man being investigated for domestic violence in Cerquilho, Brazil.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Itatiaia, Brazil, for illegally carrying a firearm, suspected of planning an attack against a rival faction.

A couple and their 20-year-old son were arrested in Avaré, Brazil, suspected of drug trafficking, with significant quantities of marijuana and firearms found in their possession.

Police responded to reports of firearms at a train station in Tønsberg, leading to the suspension of train services and an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Police in Tønsberg have halted train services and are investigating a report of firearm usage near the train station.

Two licensed members of the French shooting federation were burglarized in Aix country, losing around a dozen firearms.

A man was arrested for attempted homicide after shooting at military police during an operation in Conceição de Macabu, Brazil, resulting in the seizure of firearms and drugs.

A family father in Upper Franconia allegedly shot his wife, his two children, and himself, with police discovering the bodies in their apartment.

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized two submachine guns and a revolver from a bus traveling on BR-116 in Manhuaçu, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms.

A man suspected of attempted murder was arrested in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, Brazil, where police found him in possession of firearms and drugs while investigating a shooting incident that occurred earlier this year.

The Roraima Civil Police dismantled a clandestine gun factory and arrested two cousins for drug-related offenses in Boa Vista.

A 17-year-old teenager was shot in the back while cutting hair at a barbershop in Pirapora, Brazil, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the confiscation of drugs and firearms by the police.

A man was arrested in São Paulo after police caught him identifying as an officer while possessing a firearm with a scratched serial number and ammunition.

Peel Regional Police in Canada have made multiple arrests in a Brampton kidnapping case linked to a $200,000 ransom demand, with evidence of firearms seized during the investigation.

Businessman Gleison Luís Menegildo has been convicted of illegal possession of firearms amid ongoing investigations into the murder of a teenager found buried on a farm in Brazil.

Taurus, Brazil's largest firearms manufacturer, is celebrating the end of U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products, which is expected to strengthen its market position in North America.

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Governador Valadares while trying to enter his home, facing two active arrest warrants and found with a loaded firearm and ammunition.

A man was arrested at Gatwick Airport station for carrying two imitation guns, causing significant disruption and chaos among commuters.

An expert states that the firearms displayed in a photo shared by the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter were legal to own in Canada, despite one being later prohibited.