PNP backs proposed law penalizing owners for irresponsible gun safekeeping
The Philippine National Police is supporting a proposed bill that would hold gun owners legally liable for failing to secure firearms in households with minors. This legislative push follows a tragic school shooting in Tacloban City involving improperly stored weapons.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing debates regarding gun control and parental responsibility in the Philippines following a rare mass shooting incident.
Manila Bulletin - PNP backs proposed law penalizing owners for irresponsible gun safekeeping
PNP backs proposed law penalizing owners for irresponsible gun safekeeping
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