guns

Our inability, unwillingness to develop military self-sufficiency is a big problem - opinion

This situation is even more incomprehensible when one realizes that we make two superb world class rifles right here in Israel.

By JONATHAN POLLARD
21/12/2023

ZAKA volunteer steals Hamas rocket launcher from Gaza border town

A ZAKA volunteer stole a rocket launcher and ammunition from a Gaza border town after October 7, but he was released on bail, with the court criticizing the police for arresting him.

By EREZ HAREL/WALLA! , SHLOMI HELLER/WALLA!
19/12/2023

Police find guns, ammo inside washing machine after shooting incident

A Nazareth resident faces indictment after shooting incident leads to the discovery of firearms and ammunition concealed inside his washing machine.

NGO to AG, police chief: Probe Ben-Gvir's gun permit policies

MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.

Vigilante culture in Israel highlighted by Yuval Castleman killing

Yuval Castleman was shot and killed by an IDF after neutralizing attackers at the scene of a terror attack – even though he identified himself and dropped his weapon.

By ELIYAHU FREEDMAN/JTA
05/12/2023

Shooting practice at firearm ranges can harm hearing, pregnant women - OSH

The noise from machine guns and rifles, characterized by very high decibel levels of around 160 decibels has the potential to cause irreversible hearing damage – even with a single exposure.

Israelis are getting guns. Non-terror-related homicides could rise, say experts

In the past month alone, 18,000 guns have been purchased.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
30/11/2023

Israel-Hamas war: It's time for all Israelis to get guns and be armed - opinion

Israelis are rightfully afraid and arming up, buying guns in the wake of the October 7 massacre and fear of Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.

'The US would never': Ben-Gvir slams Israeli move to send fuel to Gaza

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slammed the war cabinet's decision to send diesel fuel into the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, even as the war continues and hostages remain.

By WALLA!
19/11/2023

IDF, Israel Police aren't enough: Israelis need guns, better police - opinion

Israel must allow and even encourage the arming of citizens, but must also make a better law enforcement policy to crack down on illegal weapons.

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