This video details the stringent firearm ownership laws in Mexico, highlighting the difficulty in legally acquiring firearms and the limited calibers permitted. It also touches upon the conditions for self-defense with a firearm, emphasizing the need for necessity and proportionality, and the legal complexities involved in any self-defense incident.
Owning and shooting a handgun in Mexico requires being over 18 and licensed through the military, with only one military-run legal gun store nationwide. Allowed calibers are typically small, like .22 LR and .380 ACP, excluding military calibers such as 9mm and .45 ACP. All firearms must be registered, and while carry permits exist, they are extremely rare. Self-defense with a firearm is legal if completely necessary and proportional to the threat, with stricter rules for defense within the home where life must be at risk. Any use of a firearm, legal or not, will result in a court case.
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