Varro Vooglaid is a member of the parliament. He wants MPs to have the right to carry a weapon. Currently, this is not allowed.
Vooglaid says that if a person has obtained a weapon permit, the parliamentary rules should not take away this right. He believes that this contradicts the law.
Vooglaid understands that the parliament building is secure. However, he finds that the problem is greater. Even when going to work in the parliament, one cannot carry a weapon. In his opinion, this is wrong.
Vooglaid suggests solutions. For example, MPs could store their weapons in their offices or hand them over to the police. This way, the problem would be solved.
Vooglaid says that only vetted individuals can enter the parliament building. All MPs have locked offices. He believes that offices can be used to store weapons.
Vooglaid has received many threats. This is why he has obtained a weapon permit for himself. He wants to be ready to defend himself.
Vooglaid hopes that the parliament's board will change the rules. If necessary, he is ready to go to court. He wants future MPs to be able to carry weapons as well.