Brazil restricts access to arms and ammunition for civilians

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has enacted a decree to revise civilian access to firearms and ammunition, modifying the more lenient policies of his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.

The intention is to control the amount of weaponry and ammunition accessible to civilians and limit the procurement of firearms by hunters, shooters, and collectors.

The new decree entrusts the Federal Police with overseeing these groups, a role previously handled by the Army.

It also imposes additional controls on shooting clubs, reestablishes distinct rules for weapons used by security agencies versus ordinary citizens, and shortens the duration of firearms registries.

For example, under the new laws, hunters are now limited to buying six firearms and 3,000 rounds of ammunition annually, a significant decrease from the previously allowed 30 firearms.

The President stated these changes are intended to prevent civilians from possessing excessive amounts of weaponry, aiming for a balance between personal security and public safety.

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