Italian MP Brings Firearm to Party, Guest Injured by Gunfire; MP Claims Not Responsible for the Shot

An Italian MP from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, Emanuele Pozzolo, brought a legally possessed mini revolver to a New Year's Eve party, where it accidentally discharged, lightly injuring a guest.

Pozzolo insists he did not fire the weapon. This incident, involving around 30 guests in Rosazza near Turin, is currently under investigation.

The occurrence sparked outrage among opposition members; Elly Schlein, of the Democratic Party, criticized the party's lax stance on firearms, reflecting a recent proposal to lower the hunting rifle permit age to 16.

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also condemned the incident, questioning the MPs' judgement and deeming Meloni's party as "inadequate, incapable, and dangerous." The party has not yet officially responded.