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Colombia. 1993 ‘Firearm Collectors (Coleccionistas de Armas de Fuego).’ Decree 2535 of 1993 on Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (Decreto 2535 de 1993 sobre Armas, Municiones y Explosivos); Title VIII (Article 70), p. 12. Bogota: Presidency of Colombia. 17 December

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Artículo 70. Coleccionistas de Armas de Fuego

Para los efectos previstos en el presente Decreto, se considera como coleccionista de armas de fuego, la persona natural o jurídica que posea armas de fuego que por sus características históricas, tecnológicas o científicas, sean destinadas a la exhibición privada o pública, y que sean clasificadas como tal por el Comité de Armas del Ministerio de Defensa.

Los coleccionistas podrán afiliarse a una asociación legalmente constituida. Quien no pertenezca a una cualquiera asociación, deberá llenar los requisitos establecidos por el Gobierno Nacional.

La calidad de coleccionista se acreditará mediante credencial que expida la asociación y el Comando General de las Fuerzas Militares, si es asociado o este último si es un coleccionista no asociado.

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[Translation by GunPolicy.org]

Article 70. Firearm Collectors

In accordance with what is established in the present Decree, firearm collector refers to an individual or legal person who possesses firearms which – by their historical, scientific or technological characteristics – are intended for private or public exhibitions, and are classified as such by the Arms Committee of the Defence Ministry.

Collectors may join a legally constituted association. Whomever does not belong to an association must comply with requirements established by the National Government.

The status of "firearm collector" shall be established by the documents issued by the association and the General Command of the Military Forces, if the applicant is already affiliated; or the latter if the collector is not yet affiliated.

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