CIP Aims to Train at Least 1,200 in Indigenous Hunting Gun Safety This Year
Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) Minister Ljaucu．Zingrur announced on May 20 that 40 training sessions for indigenous hunting guns will be held this year, starting in August, with the goal of certifying at least 1,200 individuals. This marks a significant expansion from last year's two sessions that certified 98 people, following high demand and a new budget of NT$12 million.
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(CNA, Taipei, May 20) Icyang Parod, Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP), stated today that 40 indigenous hunting gun training sessions will be held this year, with classes starting in August, aiming to train at least 1,200 people to obtain certification.
Today, the Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee scheduled business reports and a Q&A session with the Council of Indigenous Peoples, the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, and the Indigenous Languages Research and Development Foundation.
Last year, the CIP held its first training courses and tests on the safe use of indigenous homemade hunting guns, conducting two sessions where 98 people passed. Legislators Liao Hsien-hsiang (KMT), Wang Mei-huei (DPP), and Kao Chin Su-mei (Independent) all expressed concern about this year's arrangements.
Wang Mei-huei acknowledged the CIP's efforts but felt that last year's two sessions were insufficient. Kao Chin Su-mei also presented a local petition, stating that many tribal members wanted to attend the course but could not get a spot.
CIP Minister Ljaucu．Zingrur pointed out that firearms training is dangerous and must be conducted in qualified venues. A budget of NT$12 million has been allocated for this year, with training locations in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan. A total of 40 sessions are planned, with each session accommodating at least 30 and up to 50 people. The program will be announced online at the end of May, with registration opening in July and classes starting in August, with the hope of training at least 1,200 people.
To ensure the safety of indigenous hunting and preserve indigenous hunting culture, the Ministry of the Interior, in conjunction with the Ministry of National Defense and the CIP, issued the "Regulations for the Permission and Management of Homemade Hunting Guns and Fishing Guns by Indigenous Peoples and Fishermen" in March of last year. The regulations stipulate that indigenous people wishing to apply for the manufacture, transport, and possession of homemade hunting guns, their main components, or ammunition must obtain a "Certificate of Qualification for Safe Use of Homemade Hunting Guns" issued by the CIP.
Today, the Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee scheduled business reports and a Q&A session with the Council of Indigenous Peoples, the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, and the Indigenous Languages Research and Development Foundation.
Last year, the CIP held its first training courses and tests on the safe use of indigenous homemade hunting guns, conducting two sessions where 98 people passed. Legislators Liao Hsien-hsiang (KMT), Wang Mei-huei (DPP), and Kao Chin Su-mei (Independent) all expressed concern about this year's arrangements.
Wang Mei-huei acknowledged the CIP's efforts but felt that last year's two sessions were insufficient. Kao Chin Su-mei also presented a local petition, stating that many tribal members wanted to attend the course but could not get a spot.
CIP Minister Ljaucu．Zingrur pointed out that firearms training is dangerous and must be conducted in qualified venues. A budget of NT$12 million has been allocated for this year, with training locations in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan. A total of 40 sessions are planned, with each session accommodating at least 30 and up to 50 people. The program will be announced online at the end of May, with registration opening in July and classes starting in August, with the hope of training at least 1,200 people.
To ensure the safety of indigenous hunting and preserve indigenous hunting culture, the Ministry of the Interior, in conjunction with the Ministry of National Defense and the CIP, issued the "Regulations for the Permission and Management of Homemade Hunting Guns and Fishing Guns by Indigenous Peoples and Fishermen" in March of last year. The regulations stipulate that indigenous people wishing to apply for the manufacture, transport, and possession of homemade hunting guns, their main components, or ammunition must obtain a "Certificate of Qualification for Safe Use of Homemade Hunting Guns" issued by the CIP.