Licensed guns warning: SMS notices begin in 7 provinces
The Interior Ministry began informing licensed gun owners by SMS in an initial 7 provinces to store their weapons in locked places out of children's reach after security incidents at schools.
22 – 29 September 2026 Updated
The Interior Ministry began informing licensed gun owners by SMS in an initial 7 provinces to store their weapons in locked places out of children's reach after security incidents at schools.
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that civil administration, police and gendarmerie inspectors will review school safety measures on site in all provinces.
With the participation of the Interior Ministry and the Education Ministry, seven ministries signed a school safety protocol for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said that 31,000 garden staff were employed.