Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Ecuador. 1997 ‘Firearms for Civil Use (Armas de Fuego de Uso Civil).’ Regulations to the Act on Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Accessories, Executive Decree No. 169. RO/32; Title IV, Chapter I (Article 17), p. 13. Quito: Ministry of the Attorney General of the Republic of Ecuador. 27 March
Relevant contents
Reglamento a la Ley Sobre Armas, Municiones, Explosivos y Accesorios. Decreto Ejecutivo No. 169. RO/ 32
Artículo 17. Armas de Fuego de Uso Civil
Armas de fuego de uso civil, son aquellas que pueden tener o portar los ciudadanos previo permiso de la autoridad competente; y se clasifican en:
a) Armas de defensa personal;1
b) Armas deportivas; y,2
c) Armas de colección.3
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[Translation by GunPolicy.org]
Regulations to the Act on Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Accessories, Executive Decree No. 169. RO/32
Article 17. Firearms for Civil Use
Firearms for civil use are those which may be possessed and carried by civilians, subject to permission of the competent authority, and are listed as follows:
a) Firearms for personal defence;1
b) Firearms for sporting purposes; and,2
c) Firearms for collection purposes.3
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