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Venezuela bans sales of firearms, ammunition
presstv.com ^ | 2 June, 2012 | Martin Markovits

Posted on 06/03/2012 5:25:40 AM PDT by marktwain

Caracas’s Gun shops were closed permanently on Friday morning in the aftermath of Hugo Chavez’s government’s decision to ban the sale of guns and ammunition. This comes after Venezuela in 2010 had one of the highest murder rates in the world.

Venezuela’s gun ban comes on the heels of a new governmental anti-crime commission which is looking at other methods to curtail violence. One of these proposals is a weapons exchange program in which the government would give money in return for firearms.

But members of the opposition believe this policy rewards the criminals

Previously, anyone with a permit could purchase a firearm from any vendor but now only the police, military, and security firms will be able to purchase ammunition from only governmental manufactures or importers.

Although the gun ban came into effect June 1st, it will still take a month before the anti-crime commission gives its final recommendation.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ban; banglist; gun; venuzuela
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The Chavez communist/socialist government creates on of the highest crime rates in the world, then uses that pretext to ban ammunition sales to citizens who have permits. I do not see this ending well.
1 posted on 06/03/2012 5:25:47 AM PDT by marktwain
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To: marktwain

I wonder what the percentage of tyrant states exist at this time in history as compared to 50, 75, 100 years ago.


2 posted on 06/03/2012 5:34:16 AM PDT by Surrounded_too
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To: marktwain

Coming soon to a state near you.


3 posted on 06/03/2012 5:35:17 AM PDT by crghill (Silly Mormons, God is triune.)
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To: marktwain
Hugo trying to take as many Venezuelans with him as he can.

What a curse he has been to that once great nation.

4 posted on 06/03/2012 5:35:24 AM PDT by Happy Rain ("Light in the loafers Obama" not that there is anything wrong with that!!!)
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To: marktwain

Fast and Furious 2.0


5 posted on 06/03/2012 5:35:42 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: crghill

Not up in through here...


6 posted on 06/03/2012 5:37:18 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: marktwain

This is to ensure that firearms dont fall in the hands of criminals.

Gun violence is finally going to get under control down there.

/heap-big sarcasm


7 posted on 06/03/2012 5:37:46 AM PDT by VanDeKoik (If case you are wondering, I'm STILL supporting Newt.)
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“The Chavez communist/socialist government creates on of the highest crime rates in the world, then uses that pretext to ban ammunition sales to citizens who have permits. I do not see this ending well.”


The forces of evil have been trying to do this for years right here in the USA. I have several idiot siblings that think defending themselves is a matter of picking up the phone. I cannot seem to get it through their heads that if they can't defend themselves they have no defense. However they live in the DPRK (Ca.) so it is a mind set.

8 posted on 06/03/2012 5:38:35 AM PDT by mongo141 (Revolution ver 2.0, just a matter of when, not a matter of if!)
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To: mongo141

When Hugo goes to meet his maker (soon, it is?) the Commies don’t want armed mobs trying to take back their freedom.


9 posted on 06/03/2012 5:41:39 AM PDT by plangent
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To: crghill

“Coming soon to a state near you.”

took the words right out of my brain.....’cept I was going to say
“nation”.

But you are right - it will start in a state first: NY, NJ, CA, etc.

Probably too many hunters in IL, OR, or WA.....


10 posted on 06/03/2012 5:44:37 AM PDT by Arlis (.)
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To: mongo141
I have several idiot siblings that think defending themselves is a matter of picking up the phone.

It used to be one could do that, because the phones were substantial and would deliver a good blow when swung roundhouse fashion.

Nowadays, they don't weigh much, useless in defense.

11 posted on 06/03/2012 5:49:29 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: going hot

Clever. I like it. Gave me a chuckle.


12 posted on 06/03/2012 5:53:15 AM PDT by Blennos
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When Hugo goes to meet his maker (soon, it is?) the Commies don’t want armed mobs trying to take back their freedom.

Exactly. I'm sure Chubby's party will attempt to have a North Korean-style transfer of power.

13 posted on 06/03/2012 5:54:50 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Congrats to Ted Kennedy! He's been sober for two years now!!)
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To: marktwain

You can bet Bloomberg and his ilk are green with envy over this.


14 posted on 06/03/2012 5:57:49 AM PDT by gzzimlich
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To: plangent

I believe yours is the correct answer.

Isn’t Chavez’s brother going to take over?


15 posted on 06/03/2012 6:11:53 AM PDT by Venturer
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It used to be one could do that, because the phones were substantial and would deliver a good blow when swung roundhouse fashion.

I too remember the glory days of black bakelite.

16 posted on 06/03/2012 6:19:43 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: going hot

Nothing quite like big black Southwestern Bell rotary telephone upside the head to help get your mind right! Oh the good old days.


17 posted on 06/03/2012 6:26:24 AM PDT by Free in Texas (Member of the Bitter Clingers Association.)
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To: Free in Texas
Very handy self defense tool at the time, even had a built in handle to get a firm grip before picking it up for a swing.

Nowadays, we must resort to guns and knives, and other icky things.

What to do, what to do?

Oh yeah, make crime illegal, yeah, that's the ticket, oh, and outlaw guns, for good measure.

I am daily amazed at the idiots who rationalize gun confiscation as crime control.

18 posted on 06/03/2012 6:33:35 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: marktwain

When do the Killing Fields start... has anyone found them yet?

LLS


19 posted on 06/03/2012 6:50:54 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Don't Tread On Me)
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This same policy has worked out well with Mexico and Cuba. What could possibly go wrong?


20 posted on 06/03/2012 6:55:02 AM PDT by Gritty (To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them-George Mason,Founding Father)
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