Each state in its own way decides the question of citizens owning personal weapons. In some countries, private individuals are prohibited from having it. In others, the right to wear and keep is protected by the constitution or other legislative acts. Such countries include the United States, Mexico and some others where people are allowed to carry weapons, both for self-defense and for participating in the militia.
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The right to keep and carry weapons is enshrined in the second amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The amendment reads: "Since a well-organized police force is necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and carry weapons should not be violated." The possession of firearms and ammunition is prohibited only to convicted criminals, to persons for whom an appropriate court decision has been issued and to mentally disabled people. In most states, weapons can be hidden or hidden.
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According to the tenth article of the Mexican constitution of 1917, citizens had the right to possess firearms, with the exception of cases that are expressly prohibited by law. But after the rebels looted an arms store in Mexico City in 1960, the Mexican government began to take restrictive measures. In 1995, the government closed the last private arms stores. The monopoly right to sell weapons received the military. Currently, there is only one official weapons store in the country. It is located near the main headquarters of the army. The store building is heavily guarded. All Mexicans who wish to legally own weapons must abide by strict rules and restrictions.
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Switzerland has no constitutional right to bear arms. This country practices universal conscription. Every man aged 20 to 34 years is subject to draft in the army. After a brief period of active service, they are credited to the people's militia. Until December 2009, militias were required to keep machine guns, live rifles and semi-automatic pistols at home. In January 2010, an opportunity appeared to hand over weapons to government arsenals.
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In the Czech Republic, there is also no constitutional right to possess firearms. According to the decision of the Czech Constitutional Court, the right to possess firearms is not a basic human right and cannot flow from the right to own property. But according to the law on firearms and ammunition of 2002, everyone has the right to obtain a license for weapons. And under the license to purchase the weapon itself. Holders of licenses "for professional activities" and "for self-defense" may carry weapons hidden.
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According to Sharia law, there is an internal freedom to possess or not to possess weapons. In times of civil war and unrest, arms ownership may be suspended to prevent disaster and maintain peace. In Pakistan, for example, it is forbidden to carry weapons only to non-Muslim citizens. They must protect the system of the Islamic state. For this they pay a special tax - jizyu. In Yemen, weapons are legal and accessible to all.
- Where citizens are allowed to carry firearms
- Right to keep and bear arms
