The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) launched the second session of the 2025 Indigenous Homemade Firearm Safety Training Program held today (September 22) and tomorrow (September 23). Participants who complete the training and pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Completion, which serves as a required qualification for applying to manufacture, transport, or possessing homemade firearms.

The CIP noted that this session, held in Chiayi, has drawn enthusiastic participation from indigenous hunters across the country, demonstrating the strong commitment of indigenous communities to preserving traditional hunting culture while ensuring safety. In response to growing demand, the CIP announced that starting next year, it will partner with local tribes, organizations, and institutions to expand training opportunities. Communities will be encouraged to design courses that reflect local hunting traditions, enabling participants to choose training sessions that best suit their cultural and geographical backgrounds.

The CIP emphasized that hunting is not only a cultural practice but also a reflection of ancestral wisdom and respect for nature. Its core values lie in honoring the environment, using resources responsibly, and maintaining ecological balance. While learning firearm operation and techniques, participants are also expected to improve their understanding of safety and legal compliance, ensuring that traditional hunting practices can continue in ways that uphold cultural heritage and ecological sustainability, and ensure personal and community safety.