Private gun ownership banned in Venezuela

Venezuela has brought a new gun law into effect which bans the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition.
Until now, anyone with a gun permit could buy arms from a private company.
Under the new law, only the army, police and certain groups like security companies will be able to buy arms from the state-owned weapons manufacturer and importer.
The ban is the latest attempt by the government to improve security and cut crime ahead of elections in October
Venezuela saw more than 18,000 murders last year and the capital, Caracas, is thought to be one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America.

‘Must do more’

The government has been running a gun amnesty in the run-up to the introduction of the new law to try to encourage people to give up their illegal arms without fear of consequences.

One member of the public in Caracas told the BBC: “They’re killing people every day. This law is important but they need to do more, they’re not doing enough now.”

Hugo Chavez’s government says the ultimate aim is to disarm all civilians…. (Read the rest of the story)
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I know a civilian firearms instructor from Venezuela who wont be pleased with this. He was wounded once during a mugging attempt but managed to kill both attackers because he was armed (and he shoots like a machine, amazing speed and accuracy). I suppose he will move to Argentina now.
People, what’s happening in Venezuela goes to show that freedom and the right to own firearms are strongly connected.
Only authoritarian dictators disarm law abiding people.
FerFAL

Jobs and Businesses after an Economic Crisis

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Review: Kershaw Brawler Speedsafe Knife

The Kershaw Brawler is a 3.25” assisted opening folder. Nice knife, especially for the price and if you have small to small/medium hands.


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Themodernsurvivalist.com is showing a malware alert. It might take a day or two to get it fixed and on the meantime I`ll continue with www.ferfal.blogspot.com, which thankfully I’ve kept as backup.
Why is this happening I just have no idea, but some people clearly have a problem with survival and preparedness websites.
I havent been able to reply to some emails yet but I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your support.
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Home Safe

Hi FerFal.  I’ve been reading your blog for some time and I don’t remember coming across any articles regarding safes for your home.  I have a friend who is seriously considering buying a safe for $2500 to protect his valuables in the event of theft, tornado or fire.  He plans to have it bolted to the wooden sub-floor inside his home.  I asked him why it costs so much and he said that the salesman at the safe store showed him photos of cheaper safes and how poorly they are made.  For example, he was showed cross-sections which show how cheaply the insides are put together on less expensive safes, even ones costing $1000.  He doesn’t want to mess around with an inferior safe that can be easily opened.
My friend is not rich and he has lots of other things he plans to purchase for a potential collapse.  Also, I should add that his house is in disrepair and needs a new roof, doors, etc.  Is it a good idea for someone to spend so much money on a safe, and if so, where would it rank on the priority list of things to purchase before a collapse?
Thanks,
Friend in the USA


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Sounds like your friend has other priorities and that he could get by nicely spending much less and putting that money to better use.

I think that as important as it is to have a good safe, a) any safe can be eventually opened with common power tools b) It can be opened within seconds… when a gun is put to your head!
I know of cases where cheap little safes were smashed out of the wall with an axe and just taken and others, most often, people being forced to open the safe at gun point.
A safe has to be big enough and solid enough so that its not easily broken or carried away, yet at the same time you should have plans in case you’re forced to open it.

A possible solution that I’ve recommended often was having a small second safe, very well hidden, where you keep most of your values and the bigger one is just for a smaller amount of jewelry and cash, etc. After being forced to open it few criminals will believe you have a second safe hidden somewhere.

There was this school teacher in Argentina, he was brutally beaten during a home invasion so  he would tell where he was hiding the money. After telling about a couple spots they continue to beat him asking for more. After the criminals left and right before dying, he managed to tell his family about a gold coin hidden in a flower pot and another cash stash.
FerFAL