No 3 (2025)

This work is devoted to doctrinal interpretation of the criminal law innovation "public demonstration, including in mass media or information and telecommunications networks (including the Internet)," introduced into the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as an aggravating circumstance for a number of crimes against life, health, and personal freedom. The subject of the research is the criminal law qualification of "public demonstration" of a crime. The aim of the work is to identify gaps and contradictions in legislation related to the problem of criminal law qualification of "public demonstration." As a result of the conducted research, it was established that "public demonstration" of a crime can be considered as a circumstance aggravating criminal liability, provided that it causes public resonance and contributes to the spread of criminal behavior. Problems in the interpretation of this concept in judicial practice were revealed, as well as insufficient unification of criteria for assessing the publicity of a demonstration. Criteria for a more accurate definition of this circumstance within the framework of criminal legislation were proposed. Comprehensive research methods were employed, including systematic analysis of criminal legislation, comparative legal analysis of judicial practice, logical and structural methods to identify the specifics of qualification, as well as methods of interpretation of legal norms and scientific analysis of literature on criminal law. In the absence of relevant clarifications from the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation for law enforcement practice, the authors proposed an understanding of the essence and content of the criminal law category "public demonstration" and defined its place within the structure of a crime. Questions concerning the qualification of actions of a third party present at the crime scene, recording this event using technical devices (smartphone, camera, video camera, etc.) and subsequently disseminating this information online were considered; the connection between "public demonstration" and the intentional commission of a crime in a public place in the absence of eyewitnesses—witnesses was also examined. Scientific approaches and the author's interpretation were formulated on all these aspects. The results of the work can be used in the activities of courts, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, as well as in scientific research on the qualification of crimes and the improvement of criminal legislation.

This article discusses the issue of pistol shooting training in educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (hereinafter - the Ministry of Internal Affairs). In the context of the constantly changing situation in the country and the world, where the safety of citizens is a priority, it is essential for law enforcement personnel to have access to quality and modern education, which, in turn, will contribute to enhancing overall safety in the country. The object of the study is the process of teaching pistol shooting during practical classes in firearms training at educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The subject of the study is the specific methods, technologies, and approaches used in the process of teaching pistol shooting during practical classes in firearms training at educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The authors employed methods of comparative analysis, observation, synthesis, deduction, and analysis of scientific literature, among others, during their research. As a result, they proposed recommendations for improving the effectiveness of training, which could be utilized by instructors in pistol shooting education. According to the authors, these recommendations will contribute to the enhancement of the professional training of internal affairs personnel. Pistol shooting training is not only preparation for performing official duties but also the formation of a responsible attitude towards handling firearms. It is important for each trainee to realize their responsibility to society and to be ready to act according to high standards of professionalism and ethics. Only in this case can we talk about a truly effective training system that will contribute to increasing the level of safety and law and order in the country.