Activities of Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT related to 2015/0269(COD)
Plenary speeches (3)
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (debate) SV
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (debate) SV
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (A8-0251/2016 - Vicky Ford) SV
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/477/EEC on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons PDF (1 MB) DOC (825 KB)
Amendments (41)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) As a response to recent terrorist acts which demonstrated gaps in the implementation of Directive 91/477/EEC especially with regard to deactivation of weapons, convertibility and marking rulesThe amendments to Council Directive 91/477/EEC should not result from the fact of implying any form of connection between the recent terrorist attacks and the legal use and possession of weapons within the Union, not least by hunters, persons who engage in shooting sports, and collectors. The manufacture of, trade in, and the possession and use of weapons and ammunition are legitimate activities of major recreational, sporting, and economic interest and important for job and wealth creation within the Union. However, the “European Agenda on Security” adopted in April 2015 and the Declaration of the Home Affairs Ministers Council of 29 August 2015 called for the revision of that Directive and for a common approach on the deactivation of firearms to prevent reactivation and use by criminals.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established and holding in their possession firearms classified in category A acquired before the date of entry into force of this Directive should be able to keep those firearms in their possession subject to authorisation by the Member State concerned and provided that those firearms have been deactivated.;
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Furthermore, the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being converted to real firearms is high, and in some of the terrorist acts converted arms were used. It is therefore essential to address the problem of converted firearms being used in criminal offences, notably by including them in the scope of the Directive. Technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapons should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between Member States, the Commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data-filing systems in place in Member States. The Commission’s assessment may be accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information. In addition to meeting the need to keep track of weapons held by private individuals or other bodies, in accordance with the law, such a system should enable weapons to be traced when they have been seized by, or handed over to, the authorities or forfeited to Member States, thus making it possible to ascertain what happens to weapons until such time as they are destroyed, further used, or again placed on the market.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Until such time as the Commission determines which national standards and procedures for deactivation applicable by Member States until 8 April 2016 have resulted in firearms being rendered permanently unfit for use and inoperable, firearms deactivated under those prior standards and procedures should not be transferred to another Member State unless they have been deactivated pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403. Firearms which have been subject to certified deactivation under such prior standards and procedures resulting in them being rendered permanently unfit for use and inoperable should be considered as mere replicas, to which Directive 91/477/EEC does not apply unless they are capable of being converted into firearms.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) It should be specified in this Directive that the activities of a dealer include not only the manufacturing but also the modification or conversion of a firearm which classifies it for another category according to Annex I part II, such as the shortening of a complete firearm, and in addition the modification or conversion of parts of firearms and of ammunition, and that, therefore, only authorised dealers should be permitted to engage in those activities. This Directive should not prevent, where allowed by national law, individuals from preparing ammunition or from modifying non- essential components of firearms for personal use.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) It should be specified in this Directive that the activities of a dealer include not only the manufacturing but also the significant modification or conversion of a firearm, such as the shortening of a complete firearm, leading to a change in its category and in addition the significant modification or conversion of essential components of firearms and of ammunition, and that, therefore, only authorised dealers should be permitted to engage in those activities. Handloading and reloading of ammunition from ammunition components for private use should not be considered a significant modification.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 d (new)
Recital 3 d (new)
(3d) The definition of the term "firearm" under Directive 91/477/EEC should continue to exclude objects which expel a shot, bullet or projectile by the action of a non-combustible propellant, for example through the operation of compressed air or another gas, including so-called airsoft and airgun devices, as well as objects which merely have the appearance of a firearm (replicas, imitations), provided in both cases that such objects cannot be converted to a firearm or do not contain an essential component which is capable of being used in a firearm. Member States should be able to regulate such objects under their national law.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weaponsIt should be possible for Member States to choose to authorise persons dedicated to the gathering, study and conservation of firearms and associated artefacts for historical, cultural, scientific, technical, educational, aesthetic or heritage purpose and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established and holding in theirto possession firearms classified in category A acquired before the date of entry into force of this Directive should be able to keep those firearms in their possession subject to authorisation by the Member State concerned and provided that those firearms have been deactivated. , provided that those persons demonstrate, prior to being granted authorisation, that they have taken the necessary measures to address any risks to public security or safety, including by way of secure storage. Any such authorisation should take into account and reflect the specific situation, including the nature of the collection and its purposes.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are at least 18 years of age, except in relation to the acquisition, other than through purchase, and possession of firearms for hunting and target shooting, provided that in that case persons of less than 18 years of age have parental permission, or are under parental guidance or the guidance of an adult with a valid firearms or hunting licence, or are within a licenced or otherwise approved training centre;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisationswithdraw authorisation for possession of a firearm if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
The acquisition of firearms and their parts and ammunition concerning categories A, B and C by means of distance communication, as defined in Article 2 of Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(*), shall be authorised only with respect to dealers and brokersubject to the strict control of the Member States and shall be subject to the strict control of the Member Statesowed only if Member States ensure that the identities of the parties involved are verified.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to increase the traceability of firearms and essential components and to facilitate their free movement, the provisions of Directive 91/477/EEC should be clarified to ensure that each assembled firearm and, where practicable, each essential component, whether included in an assembled firearm or not, are marked irremovably, without delay, at the time of their being manufactured, imported or otherwise placed on the market, unless the firearm has been deactivated in accordance with that Directive, or if they are considered as antiques under national law, or if they are destined for persons authorised pursuant to Article 6(2), provided they bear original markings enabling full traceability.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To ensure that firearms are duly traceable throughout the Union, common conversion standards should be established to guarantee that any conversion of a firearm that changes its category is irreversible.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) In addition to the necessary registration system for weapons held by private individuals or other entities, in accordance with the law, each Member State shall keep a register ensuring that weapons seized by the authorities or forfeited to the State will be traceable from the moment when they are handed over or seized until such time as they are destroyed or put to use by the authorities or again placed on the market.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Selling arrangements of firearms and their essential components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods, especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations. It is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication, notably internet, to dealers and brokersshould where allowed under national law, be possible provided that it takes place under conditions, so as to allow verification of identity and of the right to engage in such transaction.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between Member States, tvarious existing mechanisms or single points of contact or new exchange mechanisms could be used, depending on the nature of the information to be exchanged. The Commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data-filing systems in place in Member States. The Commission's assessment may be accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, frame, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which, being separate objects, are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1e
Article 1 – paragraph 1e
1e. For the purposes of this Directive, "broker" shall mean any natural or legal person, other than a dealer, his agents or representatives, whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying, selling or arranging the transfer within a Member State, from one Member State to another Member State or exporting to a third country fully assembled firearms, their parts and ammunition.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) the manufacture, trade, exchange, hiring out, repair or conversion of paressential components of firearms;
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
(iii) the manufacture, trade, exchange or conversion, other than for personal use, of ammunition.
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that any firearm or part placed on the market has been marked and registered in compliance with this Directive.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm, Member States shall, at the time ofwithout delay after the manufacture or import of each firearm or at the time of import into the Union, require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture, the serial number and the year of manufacture, if not already part of the serial number, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention for the Reciprocal Recognition of Proof Marks on Small Arms of 1 July 1969. This shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer's trademark.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that each elementary package of complete ammunition is marked so as to provide the name of the manufacturer, the identification batch (lot) number, the calibre and the type of ammunition and the marking certifying that the ammunition have been verified in accordance with the provisions of the Convention for the Reciprocal Recognition of Proof Marks on Small Arms of 1 July 1969.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – second sentence
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – second sentence
This data-filing system shall record each firearm's type, make, model, calibre and serial number, as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and the person acquiring or possessing the firearm. The record of firearms, including deactivated firearms, shall be maintained until destruction of the firearm has been certified by the competent authorities.
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish rules on appropriate safe storage of firearms, essential components and ammunition, including when under transport. Member States shall lay down particularly high requirements for secure storage with respect to firearms or ammunition classified in category A.
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/447/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical testestablish a monitoring system that may include medical checks, which can be carried out on a continuous for issuing or renewing authorperiodic basis, for the acquisaitions as referred to in paragraph 1nd possession of firearms, and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it wasthey were granted is no longer met.
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category A and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized. In special cases competent authorities may grant authorisations for such firearms and ammunition where this is not contrary to public order or public safety.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
The acquisition of firearms and their parts and ammunition concerning categories A, B and C by means of distance communication, as defined in Article 2 of Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(*), shall be authorised only with respect to dealers and brokers and shall be subject to the strict control of the Member States. subject to strict control by the Member States and shall take place under conditions allowing verification of the identity of the person making the acquisition and of his or her right to engage in such a transaction. (*) Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10b a (new)
Article 10b a (new)
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 712 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities of the Member States shall exchaMember States shall ensure the efficient exchange of information by electronic means, in accordance with applicable data protection rules, either directly or through single informationpoints of contact, on the authorisations granted for the transfers of firearms to another Member State as well as information with regard to refusals to grant authorisations as definedprovided for in Article 7.
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 91/477/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall submit every five years submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive, accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals in particular as regards the categories of firearms of Annex I and the issues related to new technologies such as 3D printing. The first report shall be submitted by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Amending Directive] and shall include an assessment of the impacts of 3D printing on this Directive.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7