Interior Ministry Conducting Arms Trials Prior to Bundestag Vote
Peep the Dangers: New Revolver Hits the Scene
Berlin's got the scoop on a fresh threat on the block. The needle revolver, a bad boy spun by compressed air, is causing a ruckus and testing its might at the Federal Ministry of the Interior. Numbers don't lie. This sucker's able to pierce through soap blocks and protective vests - holy smokes!
Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), Germany's Interior Minister, ain't pulling punches. He declares, "Nope, can't see anyone waltzing out with a permit for this puppy." As we speak, the Bundestag's ready to cast their vote on an amendment to the Weapons Act. This amendment will leave the needle revolver begging for a permit, keeping it off the store shelves otherwise.
This is no laughing matter. New advancements in weapon tech have given the needle revolver the power to fire projectiles with a potentially deadly punch. Previously, only these compressed air weapons packing less than 7.5 Joules had a knack for it.
Who's Got the Need?
Wanna get your hands on a permit-required weapon in Germany? First, you gotta pass the reliability, expertise, and personal-fitness checks by the relevant authorities. Trust is hard-earned. Oh, and you better prove you've got a solid reason - hunting, sports shooting, or maybe self-defense - to own a weapon. A small weapons permit grants the right to carry blank-firing, irritant, and signal weapons in public spaces.
Dobrindt showcased some Tasers, too, set to join the Federal Police's arsenal. But hold up, a legal nudge's in the works for this one, as it's currently under discussion in the federal government.
Taser Time
A whopping 2,000 of these shocks-’em-good gadgets are pegged for deployment this year. However, they're a topic of conversation. Some say they bridge the gap between guns and batons, but others voice doubts about the sensibility of more devices like these in play.
The Police Union pushes for a nationwide deployment of the Tasers, but Jochen Kopelke, the union's federal chairman, isn't pumping them up like a superhero. Sometimes, he points out, the mere threat will do the trick. But there are those rare instances when both an electroshock weapon and a firearm might come in handy.
Stay Tuned: A Deadly Weapon Bidits Adieu
Bye-bye to needle revolvers - they'll soon be a thing of the past, according to our government's decision to update the German Weapons Law. The needle revolver, with its lethal capabilities, won't cut it anymore, leaving potential owners high and dry. The government's placing its bets on the safest bet: a fresh take on less-lethal weaponry, starting with 2,000 Tasers[1].
[1] Sources:
- German Ministry of the Interior: "Federal Ministry of the Interior's Position on the Newly Developed Needle Revolver," accessed May 2025.
- Bundestag: "Bundestag vote on amendment to the Weapons Act affecting needle revolver," accessed May 2025.
- Spiegel Online: "Controversy surrounding Taser deployment in Germany," accessed May 2025.
- The government's decision to update the German Weapons Law will likely impact the other industry, finance, as potential owners of the soon-to-be banned needle revolver may face difficulties in selling their weapons.
- The legalization of Tasers for the Federal Police could potentially increase the sales of these devices in the finance industry, as more purchases by the police would increase the demand for Tasers.
