Number of firearms registrations falls 82% in 2023
The number of new firearm registrations for self-defense by Brazilian citizens decreased significantly in 2023, dropping by almost 82 percent compared to the previous year. According to data from the National Weapons System (Sinarm), only 20,822 new firearms were registered for personal defense last year, a stark contrast to the 111,044 registrations recorded in 2022.According to the Federal Police, this marks the lowest number of firearms registered for self-defense since 2004, when Sinarm recorded only 4,094 registrations.Pistols lead the list of weapons registered by civilians with the Federal Police, with 14,277 registrations in 2023. They are followed by shotguns (2,309) and rifles (2,215).In a post shared on his social media accounts this Wednesday (Jan. 3), the Minister of Jus...