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Massive surge in firearm licenses and ammunition sales amidst Gaza conflict

In response to this demand, the National Security Ministry has augmented the firearm approval department by adding 60 more employees

Newsroom October 20 12:51

Thousands of Israelis have been buying ammunition and trying to obtain a license in order to carry one according to many official sources and shooting ranges who spoke with The Jerusalem Post.

According to N12, From the beginning of the year, over 27,000 licenses for private firearms have been issued to citizens according to the National Security Ministry. For context – 12,896 gun-carrying licenses were issued in 2022, and 10,000 in 2021. According to the “Easy” app data, there has been a significant uptick in searches for shooting ranges in recent days.

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In response to this demand, the National Security Ministry has augmented the firearm approval department by adding 60 more employees. The goal, according to the ministry, is to provide all eligible citizens the opportunity to carry a private firearm under the “Settlement Entitlement” criterion.

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