Gun violence has become a plague around the world. Over a week ago, two mass shootings took place within a single week in Serbia, a nation tied to the third-highest rate of gun ownership in the world. While the tragic deaths shocked the world and broke many hearts, the reaction of the Serbian government was exemplary.
Two days after the massacre, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic immediately imposed tough gun control measures -- ie a ban on new gun permits, severe penalties for illegal weapons possession, psychological checks on gun owners, and an amnesty for the surrender of illegal weapons. It is reported that 65,000 people surrendered their illegal guns within a few days of the announcement.
