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11-14-2020, 10:19 AM
https://www.foxnews.com/world/are-mexicos-stringent-gun-control-measures-aiding-the-rise-in-cartel-violence
Are Mexico's stringent gun control laws aiding a rise in cartel violence?Some citizens are demanding greater access to firearms for self-defense as the country's murder rate soars
Mexico is one of just three countries – along with the United States (https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/personal-freedoms/second-amendment) and Guatemala – with the constitutional right to bear arms. But citizens must travel from far and wide to this one place, face seemingly endless red tape and waiting periods, and pay exorbitant prices and fees.In pre-pandemic times, the store sold an average of just 38 firearms a day – yet Mexico remains awash with illegal weapons – almost all in the hands of cartels (https://www.foxnews.com/category/topic/mexican-cartel-violence) and criminal operatives.
As violent crime surges across the nation of 126 million, activists are raising the question: Is it time to loosen firearms restrictions so ordinary people can better protect themselves and their families?
Are Mexico's stringent gun control laws aiding a rise in cartel violence?Some citizens are demanding greater access to firearms for self-defense as the country's murder rate soars
Mexico is one of just three countries – along with the United States (https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/personal-freedoms/second-amendment) and Guatemala – with the constitutional right to bear arms. But citizens must travel from far and wide to this one place, face seemingly endless red tape and waiting periods, and pay exorbitant prices and fees.In pre-pandemic times, the store sold an average of just 38 firearms a day – yet Mexico remains awash with illegal weapons – almost all in the hands of cartels (https://www.foxnews.com/category/topic/mexican-cartel-violence) and criminal operatives.
As violent crime surges across the nation of 126 million, activists are raising the question: Is it time to loosen firearms restrictions so ordinary people can better protect themselves and their families?