Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Is Changing Gun Laws in Mexico the Answer for Cartel Violence?

Gun Laws in Mexico
In Mexico, the Directorate of Arms and Munitions Sales is the only gun store in the entire country. The shop, however, is run by the Mexican military and only sells products such as 9mm handguns and semi-automatic rifles to police departments. Under gun laws in Mexico, citizens can only purchase firearms, such as deer rifles and small handguns, The Washington Post reported. One Mexican military veteran is trying to change all that.

Luis Merino, who now works as a private security consultant, has been leading a campaign for Mexico to loosen its gun laws with . . .

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