Psychiatrists against mental tests for weapons holders

Czech psychiatrists have taken a strong stand against the proposed introduction of mandatory mental tests for weapons holders. The proposal was floated by MPs in the lower house when it emerged that the gunman who shot 14 people and injured 25 at the Prague Faculty of Arts had been treated for mental problems. The Association of Czech Psychiatrists said the country does not have enough psychiatrists to provide such as service and moreover voiced the opinion that mandatory mental tests for weapons holders would not prevent similar tragedies in the future.