German Cities Expand and Enforce Weapon-Free Zones for Public Safety

Stuttgart extends its weapon ban with stricter rules, while Bad Hersfeld introduces a new weapon-free zone starting February 1.

• Stuttgart has extended its weapon-free zone in the city center for another two years, expanding the ban's hours and prohibiting all knives regardless of blade length.
• Since its introduction, Stuttgart's weapon ban has resulted in 116 fines totaling €24,675, with officials citing improved public safety and reduced violence.
• Bad Hersfeld will implement a weapon-free zone covering its city center, train station area, and Schilde-Park starting February 1, with violators facing fines of up to €10,000.
• Local authorities in Bad Hersfeld aim to reduce potential dangers in public spaces, joining other Hessian cities like Wiesbaden and Frankfurt with similar bans.
• Other cities in Baden-Württemberg, including Mannheim, Heilbronn, and Ulm, have also expanded the scope and duration of their weapon-free zones.

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