After Malta, Greece and other countries in our region, the occupied territories also entered the shooting game.
The illegal regime took advantage of the restrictions imposed by the existing legislation of the Republic of Cyprus and proceeded to the "licensing" of a shooting range for sport pistols and rifles, in an area in occupied Kioneli.
The goal is to attract foreign tourists-shooters, who are looking for "hot" destinations to train during the winter months.
According to data presented by REPORTER in the past, this is significant revenue, as it is quality winter tourism.
Today the Parliament
Meanwhile, the change of the legislation that will allow the creation of private shooting ranges and will expand the range of sports weapons that can be used, is presented today before the Parliamentary Committee on Interior.
"The law on the establishment of shooting ranges and the practice of shooting sports in 2018", regulates with the strictest EU standards the operation of modern shooting ranges, which will meet the strictest safety criteria.
International interest
Of particular interest was the largest International Confederation of Practice Shooting, whose president sent a letter to the Minister of Energy, Trade, Industry and Tourism, George Lakkotrypis, in December 2018, informing him of his intention to use Cyprus for sport. Countries.
In particular, according to the letter of the Russian President Vitaly Kryuchin, provided and brought to light by REPORTER, he asked the competent Minister for details regarding the provisions of the bill for the shooting ranges, as well as for the prospects created for cooperation of the Confederation with Republic of Cyprus.
Vitaly Kryuchin, among others, stated in his letter that for him and the International Confederation of Practice Shooting, "Cyprus is an ideal place for athletes from northern, central Europe, Russia and other countries to train during the winter. period ".
As the Russian president explained, in this way they will be given the opportunity to extend the season in Europe for the whole year.
"Creating a base for our sport in Cyprus, presents a strategic opportunity for our Confederation, on the one hand to promote the sport in the countries of Southeast Europe and on the other hand to promote Cyprus as a sports tourist destination."
Source: REPORTER