Shooting in the Yard: Alcohol, Automatic Rifle, and Silencer – A Recipe for Disaster!
Picture this: a 33-year-old man in Sveti Ivan Zelina sets up empty cans in his backyard as targets and shoots at them with an automatic rifle, caliber 7.62 mm, made by Crvena Zastava. But wait, there’s more – the rifle is equipped with a silencer, and he was intoxicated! Yes, you read that right.
The police arrived quickly at the scene, but there was no drama – this “specialist” voluntarily handed over the weapon. Along with the rifle, he surrendered eight magazines, some full, some empty or half-full, and the silencer.
Although he fired multiple shots from just 10 meters away, luckily, the bullets hit a dirt mound, and no people or property were harmed. But is this really a reason to celebrate?
Irresponsible Behavior or Dangerous Fun?
Shooting an automatic rifle in your backyard while drunk is not just irresponsible – it’s a potential disaster. The weapon was acquired by unknown means, and possession of an automatic rifle with a silencer is illegal.
The police acted immediately and filed criminal charges against the man. But this is not just a story about one incident – it’s a reminder of the ongoing campaign “Less Weapons, Less Tragedies” that the police have been running for years.
The “Less Weapons, Less Tragedies” Campaign
This campaign aims to encourage citizens to voluntarily surrender illegal weapons. The law clearly states: if you voluntarily hand over weapons and report them to the authorities, you will not face criminal or administrative charges.
But how many people truly understand the seriousness of weapon possession? And how easy is it to get an automatic rifle with a silencer?
What Can We Learn from This Incident?
- Alcohol and weapons never mix.
- Irresponsible handling of weapons can have catastrophic consequences.
- There are legal ways to surrender illegal weapons without penalties – use them!
Is This Just the Tip of the Iceberg?
This case is just one of many showing how easy it is to get dangerous weapons and how few people consider the consequences. Is it time to tighten the laws? Is the “Less Weapons, Less Tragedies” campaign enough?
Conclusion
Shooting in the yard with an automatic rifle and silencer while intoxicated is not just foolish – it’s a threat to life and property. The police responded, but the question remains: how many more such cases are there?
If you have thoughts on this incident or have seen something similar, feel free to share in the comments. Maybe together we can raise awareness and prevent tragedies before they happen!
Source: Zagreb Police, “Less Weapons, Less Tragedies” Campaign
