Nada Coalition: New weapons law disarms citizens, not criminals

The Nada Coalition has criticized the new Law on Weapons and Ammunition, asserting that it disarms law-abiding citizens rather than targeting criminals. The coalition argues that the most serious offenses are typically committed using illegally obtained firearms, not those registered and legally possessed by citizens who adhere to all safety regulations and renewal requirements.

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the government, with the Law on Weapons and Ammunition, has disarmed citizens, not criminals.

Miloš Jovanović, president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia and a member of the Nada Coalition, stated that the law unfairly imposes stricter conditions on responsible citizens. He contrasted this with the government's alleged failure to effectively combat illegal weaponry and dismantle criminal organizations.

The coalition further expressed its view that the National Assembly has lost its legitimacy, serving the current regime rather than representing the will of the majority. They maintain that the assembly provides only a facade of democratic institutions.

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the most serious criminal offenses are most often committed with illegal weapons, not with weapons of citizens who have passed all security checks, regularly renew permits, pay fees and keep weapons in accordance with the law.

Consequently, the Nada Coalition announced its continued boycott of the National Assembly's proceedings, signaling their ongoing protest against the legislative body and its perceived lack of genuine representation.

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This institution has long lost its legitimacy and does not represent the majority will of the people, but serves the regime as a semblance of the existence of institutions and democracy.