Majority of Austrians in Favor of Stricter Gun Laws

77 percent of Austrians are in favor of stricter regulation of the gun law. In particular, women and younger respondents support a tightening, according to a survey by TQS Research & Consulting. The federal government announced more difficult access to firearms following the rampage in Graz. According to the survey, the sense of security in Austria has significantly deteriorated. 48 percent consciously avoid crowds.

Sense of Security Unchanged for 30 Percent

After incidents such as the rampage in Graz, where on June 10 a 21-year-old killed nine students, a teacher, and himself at his former high school, or the cancellation of the Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna last year due to terror plans, many people feel unsettled, according to a statement from TQS. 22 percent of respondents reported feeling significantly less secure, while another 44 percent felt somewhat less secure. Only 30 percent reported that their sense of security had not changed.

Hardly Anyone for More Lenient Gun Laws

The subjective sense of security has particularly decreased among women, young adults under 30, and people with children in the household. 59 percent of all respondents expressed concerns about the safety of their children or grandchildren in schools and educational institutions. 19 percent consider the current gun law regulation to be sufficient, and only two percent are in favor of a relaxation.

The online survey by TQS Research & Consulting with 1,000 respondents aged 16 to 65 was conducted representatively by age, gender, federal state, and educational level. The survey period was from June 12 to 20.

(APA/Red)

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