The issue of the right to bear and possess weapons in Latin America is still a subject of debate among the population and local authorities.
Each country in the region has its own laws and regulations on the subject, ranging from the constitutional guarantee of carrying weapons in some cases to a total ban in others.
Also keep in mind that these subjects are highly ideological, with the left opposing guns and the right supporting it. Because of this, drastic changes on the regulations can take place with a single government change.
In today's article, we'll take a look specifically at the regulations in Paraguay, which given the latest reelection of the Colorado party, should stay in place for the coming years.
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Gun Laws in Paraguay 🇵🇾
The process to obtain firearms in Paraguay is certainly less laborious than in many Latin American countries. Because Paraguayans are good people.
In Paraguay, all weapons are regulated by law Ley Nº 4036/2010. It controls what types of firearms, explosives and ammunition you can acquire in the country.
Among the valid reasons for possession are hunting, self-defense and collection, and it is necessary to obtain a special license for each of your weapons. Unlike the bureaucracy required to carry weapons in the country, the process to obtain the document of possession is usually simple and without obstacles.
Recent data point to a steady drop in incidents involving firearms in the country. In 2017, the average firearm-related mortality was approximately 5.46 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.
This number is half the average found in the United States and, in absolute numbers, does not reach 1% of the cases observed in neighboring Brazil during the same period.
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