Venezuela bans private gun ownership:
Venezuela has brought a new gun law into effect which bans the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition.
Until now, anyone with a gun permit could buy arms from a private company.
Under the new law, only the army, police and certain groups like security companies will be able to buy arms from the state-owned weapons manufacturer and importer.
The ban is the latest attempt by the government to improve security and cut crime ahead of elections in October
Venezuela saw more than 18,000 murders last year and the capital, Caracas, is thought to be one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America. […]
I bet there are more than few libs sighing and wishing they could pull that shit here…
This law, as so many others in Venezuela, is ridiculous. Many criminals have government issue war weapons. In one of the latest kidnappings the criminals (security forces?) were carrying kalashnikovs in broad daylight.
I’m sure it’s meant as a public service, not as insurance for the government. Move along.