Argentina Lifts Ban on Assault Rifles, Semi-Automatic Weapons

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The government of Javier Milei authorized, by decree, the purchase and possession of semi-automatic weapons in the civilian population in...

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Buenos Aires, Argentina. The government of Argentina authorized civilians to purchase semi-automatic and assault weapons, according to a decree published this Wednesday in the official bulletin. The decision of the ultra-liberal government Javier Milei authorizes “legitimate users” to purchase and possess “semi-automatic weapons, fed with similar rifles, carbines or submachine guns derived from weapons of military use of greater than 22 calibre”…

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Last year, Argentinian President reduced his minimum age for possession and possession of weapons, from 21 to 18 years of age

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The National Government has launched a reform of the firearms regime in Argentina. Focusing on streamlining procedures, strengthening institutions, and better adapting them to current operational needs, the law updates the regulations of the National Law on Weapons and Explosives (No. 20,429) and redefines how authorizations for the possession and carrying of weapons are managed. The decision was formalized through Decree 397, signed by Presiden…