Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on public safety and the regulation of imitation firearms (such as starting pistols). The speaker highlights the concern that these items cause confusion and fear in public spaces, primarily because law enforcement cannot distinguish them from actual weapons. Furthermore, this position calls for data collection to assess whether the situation is deteriorating or improving, particularly regarding weapon use among youth.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the use of starting pistols in athletics and their similarity to actual firearms, noting that the sound they produce is terrifying. This expertise is also evident in the desire to obtain comparative data on the prevalence of using weapon-like objects across different years and the trends observed among young people.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, respectfully addressing the minister within the context of an inquiry. The speaker employs logical arguments and examples (police lack of knowledge, a frightening voice) to underscore the intensity of the concern. The tone is worried and demands data so that the situation can be adequately assessed.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
There is insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is engaged in a formal dialogue with the Minister as part of a parliamentary inquiry, seeking cooperation to obtain data and commentary concerning weapon-like objects. The style is respectful and centered on clarifying policy and acquiring information.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the security of public spaces and the implementation of the Weapons Act more broadly. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The key social issue revolves around public safety and the use of weapon-like items, which generates fear and confusion. Specific emphasis is placed on the growing concern over youth tendencies toward weapon use, highlighting the necessity of addressing underlying social problems and thoroughly analyzing the current situation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is related to possible amendments to the Weapons Act (Interpellation No. 755). The speaker's role is currently that of the initiator and questioner, who is gathering data to assess the necessity of legislative intervention regarding items resembling weapons.
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