Uruguayan law allows firearm possession on shall-issue basis. With approximately 35 civilian firearms per 100 people, Uruguay is the eighth most armed country in the world and most armed in Latin America. Firearm possession in Uruguay require THATA ("Authorisation for the Acquisition and Possession of Firearms") card.

2024年2月20日 · Foreign residents in Uruguay are allowed to own firearms as long as they meet the legal requirements and obtain the proper permits and licenses. Table of Contents Toggle

2024年6月25日 · Can expats bring guns to Uruguay? If expats are relocating to Uruguay and already own firearms in their home country, they will need to go through the proper legal procedures to bring their guns into Uruguay. This typically involves obtaining the necessary permits and licenses from both their home country and Uruguay.

In this article, we will discuss the legal aspects of owning a gun in Uruguay, how to obtain a license, the laws and penalties surrounding firearms, and the general public's opinion on the matter. We will also explore the types of guns most commonly found in the country, the rules and regulations for air rifles and airsoft guns, and relevant ...

2019年5月24日 · In the deadliest region in the world, Uruguay managed to achieve relatively low rates of homicide despite having high levels of gun proliferation . The Small Arms Survey research institute estimates that Uruguayans possess 34.7 legal and illegal guns per every 100 residents.

2023年7月6日 · It is estimated that one in three Uruguayans own at least one gun, legally or illegally. This rate far exceeds the sum of the rates for countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, which have already been covered in our series of articles on gun laws.

2025年2月5日 · Uruguay gun permits allow firearms on a shall-issue basis. Your gun caliber has to be smaller than .50 BGM. You must have a license to possess a gun, and to get a license you must show a genuine reason for wanting a gun, which can include:

2016年12月8日 · Explica cuáles son las armas de fuego y las caracteriza: de municiones, explosivos, lanzamiento, avancarga, uso industrial, colección, cortas, largas, de tiro a tiro y repetición manual.

El nuevo decreto determinó que el permiso de Porte de Armas es un documento único, personal e intransferible y además tiene carácter precario y revocable, y estará limitado a las armas cortas o de puño. Además, no se podrá portar más de un arma de fuego a la vez. Deberá ser exhibido toda vez que la autoridad policial lo solicite.

Cases of diversion of arms, ammunition and explosives in Uruguay. Ten attacks on police officers led to the officers’ firearms being stolen. There were 32 attempted thefts of arms from the military barracks. In one case, a group of men stole two high-powered assault rifles from an infantry base.