firearms : availability and penalties?

jennadoll · #1 04-30-2004, 01:57 PM

Hi,
does anyone know how readily firearms are to obtain in the DR and what are the fines or penalties should one be in possession of an illegal firearm? i'm doing a project on this subject, but all the answers i need are in spanish, and my spanish is pretty limited. so if anyone could help me with this, that would be great.

thanks

Hillbilly · #2 04-30-2004, 02:46 PM

Firearms are readily available in the Dominican Republic.

Handguns: There are plenty of stores that sell them. No large caliber handguns are allowed to the general public. .38 cal or 9 mm are the largest allowed.

Shotguns: There are specialty stores for these

Air rifles: These are also regulated.

All weapons must have a government issued permit. The permit requires a psyche exam and a written exam. Licenses cost over $100.00 per year.

Penalties for non-compliance include jail time and heavy fines.

HB