When the estate was divided six years ago, none of his siblings wanted it. But where did his father's silver butt rifle go? Since this summer, the multiplication of assaults, burglaries, the
"wildness"
of society have convinced him: Maxime wants to arm himself. To have the right to own a firearm in his isolated house in Aveyron, this teacher will even pass his hunting license. Like all gun owners - nearly 5 million in France - he will have to register on a secure online portal
.
Presented Monday to the Ministry of the Interior, the information system on weapons (SIA), a new digital tool supposed to facilitate the procedures of users and strengthen the traceability of arsenals, will be operational from February.
The authorities are promising a
“simple”
six-month process for holders of “family” weapons often forgotten in the attic - and not yet registered.
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