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Colombia Lifts Gun Carry Ban

September 23, 2026·2 of 7·1 min read

In Colombia, citizens with valid permits can now carry guns without additional approval, though legal requirements and strict controls remain.

Colombia Lifts Gun Carry Ban

In Colombia, citizens with valid permits can now carry guns without additional approval, though legal requirements and strict controls remain.

  • Citizens with valid permits can carry guns without extra approval
  • Legal requirements and strict controls remain

Background of Gun Ban Lift

The lifting of the gun carry ban reverses a suspension that was set to extend until the end of 2025. This decision, made under presidential authority, replaces previous regulations.

  • Reversal of gun carry suspension set to extend to end of 2025
  • Decision made under presidential authority, replacing previous regulations

Impact of Eased Gun Regulations

Attention turns to how Colombia's murder rate and gun-related crime statistics will change. Additionally, the development of gun-related legislation in Congress is of interest.

  • Watch for changes in murder rate and gun-related crime statistics
  • Interest in how Congress develops gun-related legislation

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