It is not clear exactly how many weapons are in Serbia. But according to the 2018 Small Arms Survey, the country ranks third in the world for gun ownership per capita – behind the United States and…
there are 2.7 million guns in Serbia, with fewer than half of these registered with the government.
In announcing the amnesty, Vučić appeared to respond with a swiftness that made the sluggishness of other countries that have faced similar tragedies – many far more regularly than Serbia – look negligent. When the month-long amnesty ends, those found in possession of illegal weapons will face tougher penalties, including longer prison sentences. His decisiveness of action was praised by many abroad.
Meanwhile, as thousands began to gather for vigils at the elementary school, Vučić was not among them. Only one member of his government, the minister for health, attended. “We haven’t seen an expression of immediate, visible sympathy and reaching out to the people who are most affected – normal, civilized, social behavior,” said O’Donnell.
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