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Congressional Representative
Laudivio Carvalho proposed bill to ease gun restrictions, photo courtesy of
Agencia Gabinete Minas.
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SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite protests
from dozens of social movements that work towards curbing violence in Brazil, a
Special Commission at the Chamber of Deputies decided on Tuesday to approve a
project that would ease requirements for firearm purchasing and lower the age
limit of those wanting to purchase firearms.
Among the measures proposed by the
project is the lowering of the minimum age for those wishing to
purchase
firearms, from 25 to 21, and the automatic authorization of firearm permits for
Congressional Representatives. The project significantly changes the disarmament
law passed in 2003.
The Representative who proposed the
bill, Laudivio Carvalho, defended the project stating that to restrict gun
registration to all establishes an unilateral peace agreement’ so that
criminals may act ‘in peace’. According to Carvalho, society has the right to
defend itself from rising violence.
“In the cost-benefit relation,
crimes become more intense and cruel with a society which is unarmed and
hostage to delinquents,” Agencia Brasil quoted Carvalho as saying. “These
criminals are protected by a law which allows them everything and the regular well-intentioned
citizens, nothing,” he added.
“It is inconceivable that (the 2003)
law which was created due to a great mobilization by society after three years
of intense debate has become a model of arms control laws in several countries
being threatened in this manner,” stated the open letter sent by public safety
organizations to the Chamber of Deputies last year when the Commission started
to look into the project.
The disarmament law passed in
2003 made it illegal to own unregistered firearms. It also increased the
minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years, and called for potential
firearms owners to undergo a psychological report and practical exam.
The Commission will vote on specific
issues in the project next week and then the bill will go to the full Chamber
for a final vote.
Among
the measures proposed by the project is the lowering of the minimum age
for those wishing to purchase firearms, from 25 to 21, and the
automatic authorization of firearm permits for Congressional
Representatives. The project significantly changes the disarmament law
passed in 2003.
The Representative who proposed the bill, Laudivio Carvalho, defended the project stating that to restrict gun registration to all establishes an unilateral peace agreement’ so that criminals may act ‘in peace’. According to Carvalho, society has the right to defend itself from rising violence.
“In the cost-benefit relation, crimes become more intense and cruel with a society which is unarmed and hostage to delinquents,” Agencia Brasil quoted Carvalho as saying. “These criminals are protected by a law which allows them everything and the regular well-intentioned citizens, nothing,” he added.
“It is inconceivable that (the 2003) law which was created due to a great mobilization by society after three years of intense debate has become a model of arms control laws in several countries being threatened in this manner,” stated the open letter sent by public safety organizations to the Chamber of Deputies last year when the Commission started to look into the project.
The disarmament law passed in 2003 made it illegal to own unregistered firearms. It also increased the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years, and called for potential firearms owners to undergo a psychological report and practical exam.
The Commission will vote on specific issues in the project next week and then the bill will go to the full Chamber for a final vote.
- See more at: http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
The Representative who proposed the bill, Laudivio Carvalho, defended the project stating that to restrict gun registration to all establishes an unilateral peace agreement’ so that criminals may act ‘in peace’. According to Carvalho, society has the right to defend itself from rising violence.
“In the cost-benefit relation, crimes become more intense and cruel with a society which is unarmed and hostage to delinquents,” Agencia Brasil quoted Carvalho as saying. “These criminals are protected by a law which allows them everything and the regular well-intentioned citizens, nothing,” he added.
“It is inconceivable that (the 2003) law which was created due to a great mobilization by society after three years of intense debate has become a model of arms control laws in several countries being threatened in this manner,” stated the open letter sent by public safety organizations to the Chamber of Deputies last year when the Commission started to look into the project.
The disarmament law passed in 2003 made it illegal to own unregistered firearms. It also increased the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years, and called for potential firearms owners to undergo a psychological report and practical exam.
The Commission will vote on specific issues in the project next week and then the bill will go to the full Chamber for a final vote.
- See more at: http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
Among
the measures proposed by the project is the lowering of the minimum age
for those wishing to purchase firearms, from 25 to 21, and the
automatic authorization of firearm permits for Congressional
Representatives. The project significantly changes the disarmament law
passed in 2003.
The Representative who proposed the bill, Laudivio Carvalho, defended the project stating that to restrict gun registration to all establishes an unilateral peace agreement’ so that criminals may act ‘in peace’. According to Carvalho, society has the right to defend itself from rising violence.
“In the cost-benefit relation, crimes become more intense and cruel with a society which is unarmed and hostage to delinquents,” Agencia Brasil quoted Carvalho as saying. “These criminals are protected by a law which allows them everything and the regular well-intentioned citizens, nothing,” he added.
“It is inconceivable that (the 2003) law which was created due to a great mobilization by society after three years of intense debate has become a model of arms control laws in several countries being threatened in this manner,” stated the open letter sent by public safety organizations to the Chamber of Deputies last year when the Commission started to look into the project.
The disarmament law passed in 2003 made it illegal to own unregistered firearms. It also increased the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years, and called for potential firearms owners to undergo a psychological report and practical exam.
The Commission will vote on specific issues in the project next week and then the bill will go to the full Chamber for a final vote.
- See more at: http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
The Representative who proposed the bill, Laudivio Carvalho, defended the project stating that to restrict gun registration to all establishes an unilateral peace agreement’ so that criminals may act ‘in peace’. According to Carvalho, society has the right to defend itself from rising violence.
“In the cost-benefit relation, crimes become more intense and cruel with a society which is unarmed and hostage to delinquents,” Agencia Brasil quoted Carvalho as saying. “These criminals are protected by a law which allows them everything and the regular well-intentioned citizens, nothing,” he added.
“It is inconceivable that (the 2003) law which was created due to a great mobilization by society after three years of intense debate has become a model of arms control laws in several countries being threatened in this manner,” stated the open letter sent by public safety organizations to the Chamber of Deputies last year when the Commission started to look into the project.
The disarmament law passed in 2003 made it illegal to own unregistered firearms. It also increased the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years, and called for potential firearms owners to undergo a psychological report and practical exam.
The Commission will vote on specific issues in the project next week and then the bill will go to the full Chamber for a final vote.
- See more at: http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
ÃO
PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite protests from dozens of social movements that
work towards curbing violence in Brazil, a Special Commission at the
Chamber of Deputies decided on Tuesday to approve a project that would
ease requirements for firearm purchasing and lower the age limit of
those wanting to purchase firearms. - See more at:
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
Among
the measures proposed is easing requirements for gun purchases and
lowering the minimum age for those wishing to purchase firearms. - See
more at:
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
Among
the measures proposed is easing requirements for gun purchases and
lowering the minimum age for those wishing to purchase firearms. - See
more at:
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
Among
the measures proposed is easing requirements for gun purchases and
lowering the minimum age for those wishing to purchase firearms. - See
more at:
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
Among
the measures proposed is easing requirements for gun purchases and
lowering the minimum age for those wishing to purchase firearms. - See
more at:
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazils-chamber-commission-approves-new-gun-control-bill/#sthash.gEVQvf3Q.dpuf
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