Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms. The new law allows citizens with permits to carry registered firearms, marking a tougher stance on crime in Colombia.

BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime. According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to […] The post Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.