As Brazil’s presidential race looms on the horizon, potential candidates are divided over gun laws. The affectionately named ‘bullet caucus,’ a group of conservative politicians scattered throughout the country’s legislative houses, form an influential bloc with an agenda bent on loosening firearm restrictions.
Currently, Brazil has strict legislation around who can carry firearms, and under what circumstances. Individuals over the age of 25 are permitted to own a limited number of weapons, and may not carry guns outside of their homes without special authorization. They must also register their firearms with authorities every three years, in addition to being...