Gun Policy News, 5 January 2014
Angola Police Undertake 'Micro' Disarmament, Seize Guns, Ammo
5 January 2014
Angola Press Agency (Luanda)
Under the disarmament of the population illegally owning weapons, the command of the National Police in the central Bie province has held recently six micro operations, resulting in the collection of miscellaneous ordnance.
According to the note from the National Police Command that reached ANGOP on Sunday, the corporation seized 88 ammunitions of the type mod -43, about 37 ammunitions of the type mod - 08, at least 11 projectiles of AGS -17, a projectile of AGS -17... (GunPolicy.org)
US Gun Maker Turns Down $15m Deal With Pakistan
5 January 2014
Associated Press / The Big Story
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A Utah-based gun manufacturer has turned down a $15 million deal to supply Pakistan with precision rifles, citing concerns they could eventually be used against U.S. troops.
Mike Davis, sales manager at Desert Tech, said the company was on a short list for a contract with Pakistan, but spurned the opportunity because of unrest in Pakistan and ethical concerns.
It was a difficult decision because of the amount of money involved, he said, and... (GunPolicy.org)
Mongolia to Amend Firearms Law
5 January 2014
Post (Ulan Bator)
Crimes and murders committed involving firearms have increased in recent years. Thus, the controls on firearms users are being tightened with amendments to the Law on Firearms.
Mongolia currently observes a law on firearms enacted in 2001. The Law on Firearms regulates the ownership, privatization and use of firearms not designated for battle, which belong to justice system bodies, the intelligence agency, police, and the armed forces.
As of 2013, a total of 46,982... (GunPolicy.org)
Honduras Police Seized Over 2,000 Firearms in 2013 [ES]
5 January 2014
La Tribuna (Honduras)
[Translated summary: Honduras Police seized over 2,000 last year according to authorities. Firearms offences are subject to penalties of between 6-60,000 lempiras.]
JUTICALPA, Olancho - Por diversas causas, los agentes de la Policía Nacional Preventiva decomisaron más de 2,000 armas de fuego el año pasado, confirmó el subcomisionado Gustavo Sánchez, comandante de la Jefatura Departamental Número 115, con asiento en esta ciudad.
Agregó que el proceso a seguir... (GunPolicy.org)