Israel Eases Gun Restrictions, Arms Some Teachers In Response To Terror Attacks

By Bob Owens

Palestinian terrorists are increasing their attacks against Israeli citizens in recent days, and the Israeli government is responding by arming more citizens, including teachers:

Restrictions on gun permits are being eased, especially for former security officials, as a measure meant to help counter the wave of terror attacks, Israeli officials said.

“In light of the security situation, I have decided to make it easier to obtain a gun permit,” Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said Tuesday.

“In recent weeks, many citizens helped the Israel Police neutralize terrorists carrying out attacks. Citizens trained in the use of firearms are a force multiplier in the struggle against terror,” he added.

Under the new policy, all IDF officers above the rank of 2nd lieutenant and non-commissioned officers from the rank of first sergeant and up can obtain a permit, even if they hold those ranks in the reserves. Parallel ranks in the police and other security services may do the same.

The decision makes private handgun ownership accessible to a broader range of ranks than previous restrictions.

Erdan also ordered gun permits be granted to graduates of certain elite units in the security services, as well as certain government security courses, including those that train the security …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms