US Approves Four Black Hawk Helicopters for Argentina
Washington approved the possible sale of four refurbished Black Hawks to Argentina's Army, with a ceiling of US$140 million amid...
September 11, 2026Topic
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No longer a flock of sheep: The number of amateur weapons in circulation in Brazil already exceeds that of the military police
The facilitation of access to weapons and ammunition in Brazil during the tenure of the Bolsonaro government, combined with
January 18, 2022
Brazilian Pistol and Revolver Imports in 2020 Hike 94%, Set Record
The Brazilian import of revolvers and pistols broke a record last year (2020), according to Ministry of Economy data.
February 2, 2021
Deaths of Black Young Men by Guns Increase 400% in 20 Years
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A new report from Fundação Abrinq and the Brazilian Ministry...
April 17, 2019
Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly Approves Bill Allowing Deputies to Carry Guns
On Wednesday, April 10th, the state deputies of Rio de Janeiro’s legislative assembly approved a bill that allows them to...
April 11, 2019
Disarmament Law Threatened by Congressional Project
The disarmament law of 2003 increased the minimum age for gun ownership from 21 to 25 years.
November 25, 2014
Brazil Firearm Sales to U.S. Up 187.5%
The U.S. purchased nearly 7.9 million, or eighty percent, of the 9.9 million exported Brazilian firearms in the past forty...
April 30, 2013
Rio Police to Use Less Assault Weapons
Military police in Rio are gradually replacing their rifles with non-lethal weapons such as electro-shock taser guns on patrol missions...
November 13, 2012
Major Police Operations in Rio: Daily
Special divisions of Rio’s Polícia Militar have seized arms and drugs, as well as making over fifty arrests, in the...
May 18, 2012