Brazil gun amnesty nets huge haul

Doglips · 07-24-2004, 08:41 AM

Brazil gun amnesty nets huge haul

Brazil has the world's fourth-highest murder rate
A Brazilian woman in Sao Paulo has handed almost 1,300 firearms to the authorities, claiming $65,000 under a government disarmament scheme.
The woman, whose cache ranged from muskets to mortar shells, told police her late father was a gun collector.

The haul was collected from her home in a heavily-armed police truck.

More than 7,000 weapons have been surrendered across Brazil since the campaign launch last week, in which the government pays citizens for weapons.

According to the United Nations, Brazil has the world's fourth-highest murder rate, with 40,000 gun-related murders last year.

Under the scheme, payments range from $33 for a pistol to $100 for an assault rifle.

Anyone can hand in a weapon before the end of the year without fear of being questioned or charged with illegal possession.

The Brazilian government said it would invest $3.3m in the scheme between now and December, with the original aim of taking 80,000 guns off the street.

But police are said to expect a higher haul after the first week's results.

Rules tightened

The amnesty is the latest step in the government's attempt to reduce violent crime.

A law passed last December, which came into force earlier this month, banned the carrying of guns in public.

It also tightened rules on gun permits and created a national firearms register, with strict penalties for owning an unregistered gun.

A referendum will be held in 2005 on whether to ban gun sales outright.

PAPA G · 07-24-2004, 10:18 AM

Brazil, the home of Brazil nutz

Rave · 07-24-2004, 10:34 AM

Look how well in worked in UK and Australia,criminals running amok,how can the Brazilian gummint go wrong?

Big Dog · 07-24-2004, 02:06 PM

Ah yes, those marvelous "gun buyback" schemes - where the only result is a disarmed citizenry. Who really believes the criminals will turn in their guns?
Even the DemLibs aren't really that stupid.

At least they should let SOG go down there, and bring those guns back here - lots of nice old collectibles and war relics are gonna be melted down. Dang shame.

Despoiler · 07-26-2004, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rave

Look how well in worked in UK and Australia,criminals running amok,how can the Brazilian gummint go wrong?

NEVER let the facts get in the way of you beliefs!

07-24-2004, 08:41 AM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	Brazil gun amnesty nets huge haul Brazil gun amnesty nets huge haul Brazil has the world's fourth-highest murder rate A Brazilian woman in Sao Paulo has handed almost 1,300 firearms to the authorities, claiming $65,000 under a government disarmament scheme. The woman, whose cache ranged from muskets to mortar shells, told police her late father was a gun collector. The haul was collected from her home in a heavily-armed police truck. More than 7,000 weapons have been surrendered across Brazil since the campaign launch last week, in which the government pays citizens for weapons. According to the United Nations, Brazil has the world's fourth-highest murder rate, with 40,000 gun-related murders last year. Under the scheme, payments range from $33 for a pistol to $100 for an assault rifle. Anyone can hand in a weapon before the end of the year without fear of being questioned or charged with illegal possession. The Brazilian government said it would invest $3.3m in the scheme between now and December, with the original aim of taking 80,000 guns off the street. But police are said to expect a higher haul after the first week's results. Rules tightened The amnesty is the latest step in the government's attempt to reduce violent crime. A law passed last December, which came into force earlier this month, banned the carrying of guns in public. It also tightened rules on gun permits and created a national firearms register, with strict penalties for owning an unregistered gun. A referendum will be held in 2005 on whether to ban gun sales outright.

07-24-2004, 10:34 AM	#3
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,193	Look how well in worked in UK and Australia,criminals running amok,how can the Brazilian gummint go wrong? __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

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Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,658	Ah yes, those marvelous "gun buyback" schemes - where the only result is a disarmed citizenry. Who really believes the criminals will turn in their guns? Even the DemLibs aren't really that stupid. At least they should let SOG go down there, and bring those guns back here - lots of nice old collectibles and war relics are gonna be melted down. Dang shame. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-24-2004, 10:18 AM	#2
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	Brazil, the home of Brazil nutz