Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted a suspension on permits to carry legal firearms, the BBC reported.
- The suspension had been in place for around a decade.
- The change applies to permits to carry legal firearms.
- Further details on the scope and implementation were not specified in the available reporting.
Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has lifted a suspension on permits allowing people to carry legal firearms, according to the BBC.
The suspension had been in place for around a decade, the BBC reported.
Further details on the scope and implementation of the change were not specified in the available reporting.
It is not yet clear from the available reporting how the change will be applied in practice.
Why it matters
Changes to rules on who can legally carry firearms are closely followed by the public. The available reporting does not yet detail how the change will be implemented.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Colombia's new president?
Abelardo de la Espriella is Colombia's new president, according to the BBC.
What gun rule did the president change?
He lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms.
How long had the suspension been in place?
The suspension had been in effect for roughly a decade before it was lifted.