The law of guns in Puerto Rico governs the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition at the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As a Commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico is subject to US federal law and constitutional rulings. Firearms and firearms-related crimes are defined in Law 404 of 2000. At least two other draft laws have been proposed since then to replace existing legislation.
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Individuals who wish to purchase firearms to remain at home must be 21 years of age or older, be US citizens or Puerto Rican residents, never abandon US citizenship, not under arrest warrants, propose approved applications, three character references from individuals who is not a close relative of the applicant, the proof is not in arrears in child benefit payments, fingerprints, photographs, and paying a $ 100 fee. The license holder is limited to having two firearms (no exceptions for firearms obtained through inheritance), buying up to 50 bullets per year per firearm owned, and can only buy ammunition of a caliber of firearms. If any bullets are used or lost, a police authorization is required to fill them. After the license is granted, the police are authorized to "passively, without disturbing the peace and tranquility of the individual under investigation or violating the privacy of the home" continue to investigate the licensee to ensure that no false information is provided by the applicant during the application process. The license must be renewed every five years by sending sworn statements and paying a $ 100 fee.
The government issued various licenses for those wishing to engage in hunting or target practice. This other license requires additional fees and reduces restrictions on the number of firearms and bullets that the licensee may own. Applicants for concealed concealed permission are required to testify before a judge that they are afraid of their safety or have a legitimate need to carry a firearm. Bringing unlicensed firearms is considered prima facie evidence of the intention of committing a crime.
Despite these limitations, in 2014 there was a 56% increase in the number of licenses issued compared to the previous year. The police attributed the increase to the public's desire for greater protection. Applications for weapons licenses increased by 70% after Hurricane Maria in 2017 due to concerns over widespread widespread electricity and police absence.
Legal challenge
By 2015, as a result of a class action lawsuit with more than 800 plaintiffs, the lower court ruled that some provisions of the law are unconstitutional. The decision was canceled after the state government filed an appeal. The Puerto Rico Supreme Court refused to hear the case, leaving the appellate court verdict in place.
In September 2016, a firearms instruction company sued the state government in federal court, citing unconstitutionality of some legal provisions. Nothing comes into power as of January 2018.
References
External links
- Weapons in Puerto Rico: Locked and Loaded in the Tropics - NRA Presence in Puerto Rico
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