The Girchi party has introduced a bill that would permit former servicemembers and security professionals in Georgia to carry weapons in retirement.

If approved, the amendment would enable retired police officers and security guards, armed forces veterans and former judges and prosecutors to carry weapons after leaving office.

“It was necessary to give people at least the opportunity to defend themselves. Ordinary citizens and not the professional military should be the main stronghold of defence in case of an armed conflict”, - said Iago Khvichia, the Chairman of Girchi.