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President Lifts Decade-Long Gun Permit Suspension for 700,000

9/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted the decade-long suspension on firearm-carrying permits.
The lift took effect the day after the decree was published.
Nearly 700,000 permit holders can now carry guns outside homes if permits stay current.
Security forces seized 15,700 firearms between Jan 1 and Sep 3 2026, many linked to organized crime.
Green Alliance Senator Ariel Ávila called the change an error that could give criminals more guns.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Federal Assault Weapons Ban, passed August 25 1994 and expired September 13 2004, was linked by research to a 70 % reduction in mass-shooting fatalities during its ten-year term. Its sunset revived debates over civilian gun access, echoing the policy reversals now seen in other nations grappling with firearm regulations through ongoing public policy debates.

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Story summary

President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted the decade-long suspension on firearm-carrying permits.
The lift took effect the day after the decree was published.
Nearly 700,000 permit holders can now carry guns outside homes if permits stay current.
Security forces seized 15,700 firearms between Jan 1 and Sep 3 2026, many linked to organized crime.
Green Alliance Senator Ariel Ávila called the change an error that could give criminals more guns.

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