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Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

The estimated total number of guns held by civilians in Costa Rica is 430,0001

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

The rate of private gun ownership in Costa Rica is 9.92 firearms per 100 people

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Costa Rica ranked at No. 871

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 179 countries, Costa Rica ranked at No. 642

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Costa Rica is reported to be 152,9233

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in Costa Rica is 4.024 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Costa Rica is reported to be 149,4231

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Costa Rica is 3.554

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Costa Rica are reported to have 18,0505 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Costa Rica are reported to have 15,7506 firearms

ImpactsGun Death and Injury

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Number of Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Costa Rica, annual homicides by any means total

2009: 4847
2008: 512
2007: 369
2006: 348
2005: 338
2004: 265
2003: 300
2002: 261
2001: 262
2000: 249
1999: 2458
1998: 224
1997: 2109
1996: 189
1995: 184

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Costa Rica, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2009: 10.577
2008: 11.33
2007: 8.28
2006: 7.92
2005: 7.81
2004: 6.23
2003: 7.18
2002: 6.37
2001: 6.53
2000: 6.34
1999: 6.578
1998: 6.13
1997: 6.069
1996: 5.53
1995: 5.45

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Number of Gun Homicides

ChartIn Costa Rica, annual firearm homicides total

2006: 20110
2005: 196
2004: 15011
2003: 147
2002: 13112
2001: 134
1999: 1268
1998: 118
1997: 1089
1996: 95
1995: 87

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Costa Rica, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2006: 4.577
2005: 4.53
2004: 3.53
2003: 3.5211
2002: 3.3212
2001: 3.46
1999: 3.388
1998: 3.23
1997: 3.129
1996: 2.78
1995: 2.58

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Number of Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Costa Rica, annual suicides by any means total

2006: 35013
1995: 21114

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Costa Rica, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2007: 7.0013
2006: 8.00
2005: 6.30
1995: 5.0614

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Number of Gun Suicides

In Costa Rica, annual firearm suicides total

2002: 5314

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

In Costa Rica, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2002: 1.2714

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Number of Unintentional Gun Deaths

In Costa Rica, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2002: 314

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

In Costa Rica, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2002: 0.0714

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

In Costa Rica, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2000: 1014

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

In Costa Rica, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2000: 0.2414

ProductionGun Industry

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Firearm Manufacture

In Costa Rica, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence15 16 17 18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Export Control

In Costa Rica, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 15 19 16 20

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Small Arms Exports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Costa Rica is reported to be US$858,67421 (2009)

Import Control

In Costa Rica, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 15 22 23 16 24 25 26 27 20 28

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Small Arms Imports (US$)

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Costa Rica is reported to be US$3,061,65221 (2009)

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Costa Rica is moderate3

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Market Cost of an AK-47 Assault Rifle (US$)

The asking price for an AK-47 pattern assault weapon in Costa Rica is reported to be US$40029

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Costa Rica, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law30 31

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Costa Rica do not include30 31 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Costa Rica is categorised as restrictive32

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Costa Rica is the Arms and Explosives Law - 7530 of 199533 18 and the Regulation of the Arms and Explosives Law, Decree 25120-SP of 199634

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Costa Rica are regulated by the Armaments Directorate, the Arms Registry, the National Arsenal, and the Arms and Explosives Control Department35 36 37

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Costa Rica, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law38 39

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Costa Rica, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, machine guns, sub-machine guns, semi-automatic rifles and carbine with magazines that hold more than ten bullets (except rimfire cartridges), silencers, and armour-piercing, tracer, explosive and incendiary ammunition40 41

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Costa Rica, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited40 41 42

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Costa Rica, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted under licence,43 44 with some restrictions45

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Regulation of Handguns

In Costa Rica, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence,43 44 with some restrictions45

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Costa Rica, only the owners of licensed (registered) guns46 39 47 48 49 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Costa Rica are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, personal protection, security, hunting, sports shooting and collection38 39 47 48 50 51

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Costa Rica is 18 years to possess and carry, or 14 years for hunting and target shooting while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately licensed adult52 53 54

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Costa Rica must pass background checks which consider criminal and mental55 56 57 58 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Costa Rica, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required30 31

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Costa Rica does not stipulate30 31 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Costa Rica, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required59 60 61 62 18 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Costa Rica gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every year, only for a special licence to carry a firearm for self-defence39 63

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Licensing Records

In Costa Rica, authorities maintain a record46 59 55 62 18 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Costa Rica are permitted to possess no more than three firearms intended for personal protection, but there is no limit on small calibre hunting and target shooting firearms46 64 65

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Costa Rica is permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition30 31

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Costa Rica, the law requires46 59 56 62 18 55 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Costa Rica, licensed firearm dealers are required66 26 67 65 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Costa Rica, State agencies are required35 68 69 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Background Checks on Dealer Gun Sales

The buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in Costa Rica is obliged55 56 70 28 to pass official background checks before taking possession

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Costa Rica, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful15 71 16 72 28

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Costa Rica, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined30 31

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Costa Rica include38 73 74 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Costa Rica include71 75 72 76 28 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Costa Rica include77 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Costa Rica include24 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Costa Rica, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law78

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Firearm Tracing

In Costa Rica, state authorities carry out55 78 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Costa Rica, state authorities employ55 65 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Costa Rica, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited79 50

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Costa Rica, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit79 39 50 51

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Gun Free Zones

In Costa Rica, private guns are prohibited in State facilities, public institutions, health and educational institutions, and in demonstrations or public meetings80

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Costa Rica, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is a prison term of 5 years81 82

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Costa Rica are known to have83 84 85 86 37 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

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Small Arms Destroyed

In Costa Rica, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 10,97485 (2006-2008)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Costa Rica, it is not state policy87 84 88 65 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Central American Integration System

As a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Costa Rica is party to the 2007 Central American Programme on Small Arms Control and the Code of Conduct of Central American States on the Transfer of Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Material89

Organization of American States

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Costa Rica adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified90 91 by Costa Rica

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

In 2009, Costa Rica voted to begin92 negotiations towards a legally binding Arms Trade Treaty. In this vote, 151 UN Member States supported talks on an ATT, with 1 voting against, 20 abstentions, and 20 non-votes

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified93 by Costa Rica

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Costa Rica committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects94

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Costa Rica has submitted one or more national reports95 96 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Costa Rica, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated97 96

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Costa Rica, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated97

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Costa Rica submitted to the UN, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities is apparent98

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UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated96 by Costa Rica to other UN Member States

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UNPoA International Assistance – Recipient

Funds for UNPoA implementation have been provided96 to Costa Rica by other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Costa Rica has not declared1 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Costa Rica has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194599

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list100 Costa Rica as a Participating State
Last Updated on 25 January 2012

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Permit to Foreigners to Import Arms and Ammunition (Permiso a Extranjeros para Ingresar Armas y Tiros).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4139)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Permitted Firearms (Armas Permitidas).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4110)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Sporting Arms (Armas para Deportistas).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4135)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1996.‘Permitted Firearms (Armas Permitidas).’ Regulation of the Arms and Explosives Law, Decree 25120-SP of 1996 (Reglamento a la Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Decreto 25120-SP de 1996).San Jose:Presidency of Costa Rica,13 June. (Q4195)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Firearm Registration by Individuals (Inscripción de Armas por Parte de Personas Físicas).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4106)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Scope of the Licence (Alcances del Permiso de Inscripción).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4136)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Firearm Collectors (Poseedores de Colecciones).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4177)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1996.‘Registration of Permitted Firearm Collections (Permiso de Inscripción de Armas Permitidas de Colección).’ Regulation of the Arms and Explosives Law, Decree 25120-SP of 1996 (Reglamento a la Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Decreto 25120-SP de 1996).San Jose:Presidency of Costa Rica,13 June. (Q4373)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1996.‘Special Licence to Carry Arms (Permiso Especial de Portación).’ Regulation of the Arms and Explosives Law, Decree 25120-SP of 1996 (Reglamento a la Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Decreto 25120-SP de 1996).San Jose:Presidency of Costa Rica,13 June. (Q4301)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1996.‘Special Licence to Carry Arms – Requirements (Requisitos del Permiso Especial).’ Regulation of the Arms and Explosives Law, Decree 25120-SP of 1996 (Reglamento a la Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Decreto 25120-SP de 1996).San Jose:Presidency of Costa Rica,13 June. (Q4303)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘People Who Cannot Carry Arms (Personas Inhibidas para Portar Armas).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4055)Full Citation

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Costa Rica.1995.‘Requirements (Requisitos).’ Arms and Explosives Law 7530 of 1995 (Ley de Armas y Explosivos, Ley 7530 de 1995).San Jose:Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica,10 July. (Q4108)Full Citation

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