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Tag: Firearms
Gun Ownership Soars in Brazil Under Bolsonaro
A year into his presidency, Jair Bolsonaro and his sons have helped fuel a gun rights movement that had little popular support, or political clout, in the country before he took office.
‘Do Not Make Any Loud Noises’: A Thai Soldier’s 18-Hour Shooting Rampage
The authorities said the mass shooting, a rarity in the country, started over a real estate dispute and ended with at least 29 people dead and 58 injured.
New Zealand Ban on Most Semiautomatic Weapons Takes Effect
The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate.
China Detains FedEx Pilot Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions
The seizure of the pilot, allegedly because air-gun pellets were found in his luggage, marks the latest difficulty for foreign travelers and companies in China.
One Handgun, 9 Murders: How American Firearms Cause Carnage Abroad
Hundreds of thousands of guns sold in the United States vanish because of loose American gun laws. Many reappear in Jamaica, turning its streets into battlefields.
As Gang Murders Surge, South Africa Sends Army to Cape Town, and the City Cheers
Cape Town has become one of the world’s most dangerous cities, and the government has deployed troops to quell the violence. Many residents welcome the soldiers’ presence, but worry about what’s next.
New Zealand Plans New Round of Gun Restrictions, Including Registry
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a second set of proposals following a ban on semiautomatic weapons in response to a deadly shooting at two mosques.
New Zealand Begins Gun Buyback Prompted by Mosque Attacks
Gun owners turned in semiautomatic weapons to the police as the first buyback events were held, prompted by the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Grenades, Land Mines and U.S. Weapons Parts: Argentina Foils Huge Smuggling Operation
Acting on tips from the United States and Brazil, the authorities raided several sites, arresting 23 people and confiscating more than 2,500 weapons.