In the wake of a mass shooting in Cetinje that claimed 12 lives, Montenegro's National Security Council convened to address the pervasive issue of illegal firearms. The gunman, Aco Martinović, used an unregistered 9 mm gun and was linked to previous violent behavior. With Montenegro ranking sixth globally in illegal weapons per capita, the tragedy has ignited demands for stricter gun laws and urgent measures to confiscate illegal arms, highlighting systemic failures in public safety and prompting nationwide protests for accountability and reform.