Recent school shootings in Thailand and the Philippines have sparked urgent debates over gun control, as authorities struggle with high civilian firearm ownership, weak storage regulations, and the illicit secondary market for weapons.
Thailand suspended firearms licences following a deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi where a 14-year-old boy killed his grandparents and six others before committing suicide.
A former lawmaker was arrested after shooting and wounding two people at a local government office in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, days after a deadly school rampage.
California and New York are advancing legislation requiring 3D printers to incorporate "print blocker" software to prevent the creation of firearm components. This move shifts regulation from gun files to the machines themselves, but the vague specifications of the technology raise concerns about potential surveillance and impact on the 3D printing industry.
Philippine authorities recovered a 9mm pistol and a .38 calibre revolver from two minors, aged 14 and 15, in Tacloban. The revolver was traced to a security agency in Cebu City. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to control gun proliferation and the provisions of Republic Act 10591.
Philippine police confirmed a student involved in a school shooting posted gun-related videos online, including firing a weapon. The cybercrime agency temporarily banned the violent game GoreBox, played by a suspect. Speculation arose about inspiration from the Columbine massacre due to a suspect's shirt.
Brady, a gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and Justice Department for refusing to release documents detailing the largest sellers of crime guns. Brady argues this information is vital for public safety and regulatory analysis.
