This incident, marking one of the most significant attacks on schoolchildren in Europe in recent history, may have awakened fears among gun owners about tighter restrictions. Despite calls for reform from various quarters, experts believe that any immediate legislative changes may be limited due to the majority of the population's alignment with existing gun rights.

Austria's gun ownership sits at the 12th highest in the world, according to research from the Small Arms Survey, yet the nation enjoys comparatively low rates of gun-related violence. As the nation enters this new chapter following the tragedy, the future of gun ownership will remain a point of contention in Austrian society, balancing tradition with the necessity for safety reforms.