Civilian carry in Mexico

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During my vacation in Mexico over the Christmas holidays, I went trail riding at a hacienda out in the country. The owner pulled an ancient, what looked to be, .32 revolver out of the glovebox and tucked it into his waistband before he mounted up. The significance of this being, he had the pistola in the car in town(San Miguel de Allende) and he carried it when our ride led us off his land. He's an American expatriate living permanently in Mexico. He was pretty nonchalant about the whole thing.
 
He figured you would not turn him in to the Federalies!!!

My guess is that gun rarely sees the light of day!!

You had better hope that Mexican Federal Agents don't lurk here or your friend may be toast!! You probably have given them enough information to figure out who he is!!
 
From Snarlingiron's link:

“The inhabitants of the United Mexican States have the right to possess arms in their homes for their security and legitimate defense with the exception of those prohibited by federal law and of those reserved for the exclusive use of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and National Guard. Federal law shall determine the cases, conditions and place in which the inhabitants may be authorized to bear arms.”
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If the local sheriff says it is OK, then it would be OK, since he is the local law. That guy probably has an understanding with the local law.

I understand at .38 is OK, and .38 super, but not 9mm, nor .45, since the are calibers reserved for the military/LEO. The bigger hassle is for rifles, since it is hard to have a revolution with handguns.

Do a search, there is a Mexican member her who explained all this once.
 
Yep, .38 Super in Colt's Govt. Model pistols is very popular with some people I know down there.

L.W.
 
He may have a carry permit in Mexico if he is hooked with the right people. I knew a LEO in AZ who worked with the Mexican officials and they got him a carry permit in Mexico. The Mexican permit he showed me basically said he could carry anything (handgun, rifle, smg etc). This was almost 30 years ago so I don't know if that's possible now.
 
One of my friends whose uncle used to be mayor of a Mexican city before a drug cartel ran him out, said that if you have the money, position, and background in Mexico, you can get whatever you want (she mentioned sub-machineguns). You basically just need the political clout and the money to say, "hey, I'm important and I want a couple Uzis." Much of it is class-based too. If you're blanco, you get whatever you can afford, if you're mestizo... hope you like .380s and .38 super.
 
As a former resident of Texas border cities I wouldn't even concider it. Not for a moment. There are enough horror stories that happed to be true. Even big chunks of "Mordida" might not work for you....Essex
 
In talking with my clients who are from Mexico, rifles are available in the countryside (mostly .22s). Pistols are almost unknown to the "commoners", while the wealthy are heavily armed complete with armed bodyguards (like NYC or LA).

I am told that it is easier to obtain a AK-47 than a 9mm pistol. Above all I have learned that Mexican law is, er, ummm, "flexible.":uhoh:
 
Explains why I won't live/work in Mexico

Years back, specifically in 1988, I was offered the Headmaster position of an American school in Mexico. When the 19 board members (yes 19 board members) told me that I could not bring my firearms collection with me, I declined the offer.

:D

Can any of you in education imagine working with/for 19 board members? We think 7 is bad in Michigan. Sakes!

Doc2005
 
CAPNRIK - "Con juevos y centavos, todo es posible."

:)

You've got that right. The people I know down there who carry .38 Supers, have both.

L.W.
 
One of my friends whose uncle used to be mayor of a Mexican city before a drug cartel ran him out, said that if you have the money, position, and background in Mexico, you can get whatever you want (she mentioned sub-machineguns). You basically just need the political clout and the money to say, "hey, I'm important and I want a couple Uzis." Much of it is class-based too. If you're blanco, you get whatever you can afford, if you're mestizo... hope you like .380s and .38 super.
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Yep, I've gotten much the same story.

I know a guy who I'll decline to describe in detail who has an extensive collection of firearms, mostly .44 magnum pistols as that's his preference. He's 'Mexican' but from a wealthy family. He's gotten pretty much all of his firearms from 'under the table' deals - from Federales who are his friends. He also carries.

He told me of one incident where he was riding around as a passenger with one of his Federale friends when nearby on-duty federales came under attack from drug cartel gunmen. His friend (the driver) and he both decided to join in on the fun. Apparently the coroners overlooked the fact that two of the cartel corpses had .44 mag holes - a caliber none of the Federales were carrying.

Who you know, what you know, and how much money you've got. Class is part of it largely due to the inherrent societal racism, but it's not always the case. This guy I know is so Mexican he could pass for Mongol.
 
"...con huevos"

Leanwolf: "...con huevos" :confused:

Carterbeauford...you're paranoid. Actually, you're not, but you said call you paranoid.

:)

Doc2005
 
Doc, I copied and pasted Capnrik's posted text, "con juevos...," I knew what he meant, even though loosely translated within the Mexican idiom structure. Yes, "Jueves," means "Thursday."

But I am almost sure Capnrik meant, "... con huevos," meaning idiomatically "with big balls," although "huevos" actually translates as "eggs" in English.

No matter, with "big eggs," plenty of money, and connections, one can do just about whatever one wants in Mexico. :rolleyes:

L.W.
 
carterbeauford said:
I would not want to stay in Mexico for any length of time without an assortment of black rifles and 1911s. Call me paranoid...
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I would not want to stay in Mexico for any length of time ... [period]
 
I don't know about the rest of Mexico, but I really like SMA and Guanajuato. If I could make a living down there, I'd move in a NY minute.
 
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