NewsWhore
11-26-2008, 02:50 PM
The Ministry of Interior and Police will be implementing a pilot program banning civilians from carrying guns during the holiday season, even if they have legal licenses to do so. Minister Franklin Almeyda made the announcement yesterday. People found with guns from 1 December 2008 through 1 January 2009 will have them confiscated by the authorities. The resolution, nevertheless, does not prohibit civilians from carrying their guns from home to work, or vice versa. The resolution states that the guns should be kept in a vehicle glove compartment or in a handbag, but it would not be available for use. Those found in violation will also have their license revoked, after three faults. According to Listin Diario, 73.4% of people polled agreed with the resolution while 80.6% of those polled agreed that only police officers should be allowed to carry arms. Exempt from the resolution are people described as "at high risk" and eligible for protection by government-authorized personnel.
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