To the Government of the Republic of Slovenia,
I write to you as concerned citizen and stakeholder regarding the protection of sensitive national registries. In light of growing international instability and the very real risk that, in the event of a hostile attack or military invasion, information about firearms owners, license holders, and weapon locations could be exploited by malign actors, I respectfully call on the Government to take immediate and decisive steps to consolidate, secure, and—if necessary—destroy such data to prevent its misuse.
First, transfer all records related to firearms licenses, registrations, and associated metadata from dispersed databases and archives into a single, secure, state-controlled repository. Consolidation will reduce attack surface and simplify the application of consistent, verifiable security controls.
Second, ensure that the consolidated repository is physically and digitally isolated from routine administrative networks—ideally air-gapped or protected by equivalent safeguards—so that a compromise of standard systems cannot expose the repository’s contents.
Third, apply robust, industry-standard encryption to all stored records and enforce strict access controls. Access should be possible only under exceptional, predefined circumstances and only after authorization by a multi-agency oversight body with clear, auditable procedures.
Fourth, prepare and formalize an emergency destruction protocol that enables secure, verifiable destruction of sensitive records (including hardware and off-site backups) if the state faces an imminent existential threat. The protocol must include safeguards to prevent accidental or unauthorized destruction while ensuring timely action when genuinely required.
Fifth, designate a responsible ministry or agency to manage the repository and its security, and mandate regular independent security audits and confidential reporting to the government. Clear lines of responsibility and oversight are essential to maintain both security and public trust.
The security of our citizens and the integrity of state institutions require foresight and responsible preparation. I therefore urge the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to review existing records and procedures without delay, adopt the safeguards described above, and publicly confirm the measures that will be taken—consistent with the need to keep specific operational details confidential for security reasons.