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In Puerto Rico, Buying a Gun Is Now Easier Than Ever

Gun sales have soared since a 2020 law made the process faster, easier and cheaper.

Global press Journal

26 June 2022

By Coraly Cruz Mejías

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The Puerto Rico Weapons Act of 2020, which made legally obtaining and carrying a firearm much easier, is now over two years old — and Puerto Ricans are buying guns as never before.

Nearly 100,000 gun licenses were issued in 2020 and 2021 in total, compared to around 1,200 in 2017.

ID: N906

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