Sweden plans to restrict access to weapons following a mass shooting that occurred this week. Semi-automatic guns, including the AR-15, will be targeted due to their potential for causing significant damage with large magazines. To assess an individual's fitness to possess firearms, rules will change and address concerns that those who should not have access to semi-automatic rifles can still obtain them through hunting licenses. The government is also instructing police and social services to enhance cooperation and reporting of those medically unfit for firearm ownership.

Sweden plans to restrict access to weapons following a mass shooting that occurred this week. Semi-automatic guns, including the AR-15, will be targeted due to their potential for causing significant damage with large magazines. To assess an individual's fitness to possess firearms, rules will change and address concerns that those who should not have access to semi-automatic rifles can still obtain them through hunting licenses. The government is also instructing police and social services to enhance cooperation and reporting of those medically unfit for firearm ownership.