Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in Greece, several injured:Motive remains unclear, investigation underway

An 89-year-old gunman had orchestrated two open firing incidents in Athens, Greece, wounding several people, including an employee, on Tuesday, CNN reported. The first of these locations was a social security office at a courthouse in central Athens, authorities claimed.
The police said that the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at the social security office and later opened fire on the ground floor of a court building in Athens. A search operation is now underway for the accused. The motive behind the incident, however, remains unclear. The accused gave reasons for his action Despite the ongoing investigation revealing no clear motives behind the actions of the accused. A CNN report claims that this man had thrown several envelopes with documents on the floor of the courthouse, claiming that those were the reasons for his actions. Footage of the incident reveals at least 3 injured The footage used by the state broadcaster ERT News shows a crew transporting at least three people from the courthouse to waiting ambulances. Key gun laws in Greece Incidents of mass shootings are comparatively rare in the country. As the administration closely regulates and monitors gun laws in the nation. General requirements 1. Age Background: Applicants must be 18+ years old and have no criminal record (specifically no convictions for violent crime, drug offenses, or terrorism). 2. Health Certification: A mandatory psychological health certificate from a psychiatrist is required, typically delivered in a sealed envelope to the police. 3. Storage requirements: Firearms and ammunition must be stored in a bolted security safe at the licensed address. 4. Residency proof: Non-EU citizens generally must prove 15 years of legal residence to apply. 5. Registered with local police: The weapon must be registered with the local police within 30 days of purchase. License Categories 1. Hunting: Limited to single or double-barreled shotguns. 2. Sport Shooting: Requires active membership in a recognized shooting club for at least 6 months. Applicants must prove regular participation in matches to maintain the license. 3. Personal Security: Applicant must prove a serious and imminent threat to his life. The permits are granted on a highly discretionary basis by the Ministry of Citizen Protection. Prohibited Items 1. Self-Defense Tools: Pepper spray, mace, and tasers are strictly illegal for civilians to carry or own. 2. Automatic Weapons: Fully automatic firearms are prohibited for civilian use. 3. Knives: While there is no fixed legal length of knives, but carrying any knife in public is illegal without a justifiable cause. Carrying a knife for “self-defense” is not considered a valid reason. Penalties Travel 1. Illegal Possession: Possession of an unlicensed firearm is a felony and can carry prison sentences for defaulters. 2. Travel Warning: It is illegal to bring firearms, ammunition, or even empty casings into Greece without a European Firearms Pass (for EU citizens) or prior consular authorisation. Violations often lead to immediate arrest at customs. ​