Posted on 04/03/2009 5:37:50 AM PDT by Sasparilla
Everyone has heard about strict gun laws in Mexico. Its nearly impossible to get a legal gun there unless you are politically connected and wealthy.
The Mexican Army runs the only location where a person can buy guns legally in Mexico. That, of course, does not take into account for what you can buy from them and others in Mexico elsewhere through bribes and favors.
All of the requirements for Mexican gun ownership would be welcomed here by gun control groups in the USA. The Bradys would love the steps required to buy or carry any gun in Mexico.
To buy from the National Defense Secretariat in Mexico City, the purchaser has to get a Mexican Army issued permit. All who want to buy a legal gun must demonstrate a "need" for the gun. They also have to show proof of legitimate employment. The permit process can be months long, and has to be renewed each year.
If you want to carry a gun, then additionally, you have to get a psychological and medical exam. You probably can get what you want here too with some cash.
Mexican Gun owners are limited to ownership of a maximum of ten guns. They can't get more than two handguns.
All guns have to get registered by the Mexican Military. If you get a handgun through a "home defense permit," then the gun can't leave the premises of the home. If you move, then the government must be notified to update your registration. Should you decide to sell a gun, then the purchase must be approved by the Mexican Military in Mexico City, and the transfer has to happen there.
There's rationing of ammunition too. Gun Owners are limited to...
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unless the US government sells them to you directly like we did the Mexican ‘army’. Anybody tracing THOSE weapons??
So eloquently put: “We all know that these Mexican laws prevent violence in Mexico. There is no little or no gun violence in Mexico as a result of their strict laws.”
The morons of the Left and their faith in multi-cultural relativism are in for a big suprise if they take Mexico as an ally. Every stupid law they have is practically ignored and flaunted by the culture of Mexico.
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