gun possession/carry/use ?s

socuban · #1 09-01-2008, 07:22 PM

1. As a permanent resident, can I acquire a carry permit for an existing, previously undocumented, at home (DR), .45 ACP handgun and 12 gauge shotgun?

2. What are the laws regarding importation of ammunition for personal use?

3. Where are the ranges in Santo Domingo, and what are the costs for weekly practice (100rds/.45, 25rds/12 gauge)?

4. What are the general laws/rules for using deadly force, at home and in public?

5. Why are most gun threads locked????????????????

AnonTraveler · #2 09-01-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by socuban

1. As a permanent resident, can I acquire a carry permit for an existing, previously undocumented, at home (DR), .45 ACP handgun and 12 gauge shotgun?

2. What are the laws regarding importation of ammunition for personal use?

3. Where are the ranges in Santo Domingo, and what are the costs for weekly practice (100rds/.45, 25rds/12 gauge)?

4. What are the general laws/rules for using deadly force, at home and in public?

5. Why are most gun threads locked????????????????

1. Buy a new gun. First off, nothing larger than a 9mm / .38 cal is allowed to be legally registered and owned. Second, registering a previously unregistered firearm is a real pain in the a**.

2. If you get a nice 9mm you can get parabellum loads. They will definitely get someone's attention.

3. Dunno

4. Move the body to a safe location...like in the middle of a sugar cane field!

5. Beats me.

Hillbilly · #3 09-01-2008, 09:39 PM

There is a range out o Betancourt, on the right side....forgot the name.

.45 are military and not for civilians.

12 ga. can be obtained. Currently there is a prohibition on imports of ammo. Go figure.

HB

SKY · #4 09-01-2008, 10:01 PM

There is, and has been for over two years a prohibition of both ammo and guns into the DR. Hence, the insane prices for guns in this country.

windeguy · #5 09-02-2008, 09:38 AM

My Responses are in bold below:

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Originally Posted by socuban

1. As a permanent resident, can I acquire a carry permit for an existing, previously undocumented, at home (DR), .45 ACP handgun and 12 gauge shotgun?

This will be very difficult to do without "knowing" someone within the government that is able to do this. You are taking a large risk, especially with the pistol , that it is not used in a crime and traced back to you.

As a permanent resident, you may purchase and license to own and carry a pistol no larger than 9 MM. Larger caliber guns are only used by the military.

2. What are the laws regarding importation of ammunition for personal use?

It is not legal for you to import your own ammunition. The price of ammunition is very high because the current left leaning government has restricted the importation of ammunition, forcing the price way up.

3. Where are the ranges in Santo Domingo, and what are the costs for weekly practice (100rds/.45, 25rds/12 gauge)?
I have no idea about Santiago. The .45 will not be legal for you to use and as said above getting the license for an undocumented 12 gauge very difficult to do. Others can respond on the current prices of 9MM and 12 gauge shotgun ammo.

4. What are the general laws/rules for using deadly force, at home and in public?
Generally speaking, I have been told that an intruder must be in your home and coming at you to use deadly force for self protection. You cannot, for example, fire at someone running away even if they have your stuff. It would be better to have a lawyer explain in more detail, because I have seen so many conflicting answers on this.

5. Why are most gun threads locked????????????????
Hmmm

dv8 · #6 09-02-2008, 01:51 PM

since we are on a subject of guns...
i know a permanent resident can obtain the gun permit and i believe the whole process was explained in many details in here.
i do not come from a gun loving country (it is very hard to get gun permit in poland) so i have a problem understanding this "concealed weapon" thing. it seems a person having a gun permit cannot carry a concealed gun. concealed means hidden, right? so what, am i supposed to swing it from my hip? surely having firearms in the open ain't wise? where is a gun supposed to be kept?

AnnaC · #7 09-02-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dv8

where is a gun supposed to be kept?

In a locked gun case with no bullets. I'm from Canada

Ricardo900 · #8 09-02-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnaC

In a locked gun case with no bullets. I'm from Canada

Fully loaded with a round chambered, under my pillow. I'm from "The Great State of Florida"

To DV8, you are allowed to have a concealed carry license in the DR.

Ricardo
"A Smith & Wesson beats Four Aces"

AnonTraveler · #9 09-02-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricardo900

Fully loaded with a round chambered, under my pillow. I'm from "The Great State of Florida"

To DV8, you are allowed to have a concealed carry license in the DR.

Ricardo
"A Smith & Wesson beats Four Aces"

Amen. Guns without bullets are badly shaped hammers and useful for very little. If you have the training and experience to use a gun, keep it loaded and ready to use. And never pull it out until you are ready to use it!

...from the great state of confusion in the US!

dv8 · #10 09-02-2008, 02:32 PM

thanks, guys!
i was wondering since miesposo's dad keeps his gun in a little pouch, heck, what do you call that thing? - holster? in any case, the gun is inside but the holster is between seats in the car or on a table (if at home). is this considered "concealed"? is normal gun permit in DR for concealed weapon or not?
ricardo, if i kept a gun under a pillow i'd shoot my head right off - i move too much in my sleep...