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Mexico And Gun Control

As I write this the Mexican government wants to sue American firearm manufactures on the claim that they are the reason, at least to some extent, that the drug cartels are armed. Most of us know the old saying that if guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns. (Of course it's really, only outlaws and the government will have guns.) Mexico looks like a shining example. They have only two gun stores in the country and one is located on an army base. The CBS show 60 Minutes did a story on how the cartels are being armed with American guns, and Mexico is suing American firearm manufacturers. (Maybe they just want money.) Does it not occur to Mexico that part of the reason that they have a cartel problem is their own gun laws, and the coercive power the cartels have over the populace that comes with them? Organized crime benefits greatly from the power disparity they enjoy over a local population when weapon ownership and carrying is severely restricted. Of course, 60 minutes seems to evince the attitude that all gun control is a societal good.

"A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half." ~ Jeff Cooper

Where does this come from, the idea so prevalent that people must be helpless in the face of evil? No doubt the evil wish it to be believed, but what about others?

"An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." ~ Jeff Cooper

(In defense of Mexico, the cartels would would not be smuggling drugs if we didn't buy them.)

The people of Mexico are not exactly disarmed, but the restrictions and paperwork required severely limit firearm use. After much paperwork, a long wait if you are approved, (does that include palm greasing?), and a trip half way across your country, you may acquire a low power firearm for use only inside the home. (I hope farmers can at least use .22s and shotguns on vermin.) This is said to be all for everyone's safety, and the cartels are thereby made safe.

What are the gun laws in Mexico?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearms_regulation_in_Mexico

From the Wikipedia article:

Firearms regulation in Mexico is governed by legislation which sets the legality by which members of the armed forces, law enforcement and private citizens may acquire, own, possess and carry firearms; covering rights and limitations to individuals—including hunting and shooting sport participants, property and personal protection personnel such as bodyguards, security officers, private security, and extending to VIPs (diplomats, public officials, celebrities).[1]

Mexico has restrictive laws regarding gun possession. There are only two stores in the entire country, DCAM near the capital, and OTCA, in Apodaca, Nuevo León. It also takes months of paperwork to have a chance at purchasing one legally. That said, there is a common misconception that firearms are illegal in Mexico and that no person may possess them.[2] This belief originates from the general perception that only members of law enforcement, the armed forces, or those in armed security protection are authorized to have them. While it is true that Mexico possesses strict gun laws,[3] where most types and calibers are reserved to military and law enforcement, the acquisition and ownership of certain firearms and ammunition remains a constitutional right to all Mexican citizens and foreign legal residents;[4] given the requirements and conditions to exercise such right are fulfilled in accordance to the law.[5]

https://www.mexperience.com/mexicos-strict-gun-laws/

I would have thought that a wealthy organization of professional smugglers would be able to either smuggle plenty of guns themselves, or at least hire international arms smugglers to bring in plane loads at a time. After all, the volume and weight of the required smuggled weapons, ammunition and accessories must be much less than that of what they routinely smuggle. They do get many of them from the US, but that's unlikely to make a difference, not to mention that FBI statistics on crime have recently been seen to be a bit off, and probably politically motivated.

How many of the US produced arms come via the Mexican military? A colonel may be offered the silver or the lead if he will write off a few as damaged in training and hand them over. Where there's money there's a way.

It's axiomatic that in the US, and most anywhere organized, crime migrates to where the guns are not. In a deep blue city you may be asked to testify against the mob's star hit-man, but you can't legally carry a gun, so in effect you are being told that they aren't serious about wanting you to testify. And if you use your illegal firearm to drive off a home invader you must not call the police or you'll be in trouble, and the home invader may go on to victimize others.

"If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." ~ Jeff Cooper

The cartels operate in the US as well as in Mexico, so the new actions against the cartels may do much of the work here, if the FBI can get away from school board meetings and chasing anyone being victimized by the J6 operation.

"By calling attention to 'a well regulated militia,' 'the security of the nation,' and the right of each citizen 'to keep and bear arms,' our founding fathers recognized the essentially civilian nature of our economy... The Second Amendment still remains an important declaration of our basic civilian-military relationships in which every citizen must be ready to participate in the defense of his country. For that reason I believe the Second Amendment will always be important." ~ John F. Kennedy

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