If you could take the time I would like a list of gun shops and hunting clubs in Panama. Will be moving down there for retirement in a few years.

Jim

In my case, I can draw up to usd700 using my Miami HSBC debit card at my HSBC branch bank in Argentina. Since all HSBC banks are independently owned franchise operations here, each bank makes up their own rules on accepting cash transfers from accounts in other countries to accounts here. In my case at the Mar del Plata branch, my local bank account must be in effect for a year before they will accept a transfer from my USA or UK HSBC accounts. Of course, the rules are subject to change daily, and often do so.

In addition, I have heard from other expats in Argentina that HSBC Argentina will refuse transfers in to your account if you consistently transfer the equivalent of usd2,000 or more, citing Central Bank money laundering issues. I never had that problem, but I have a while to go before my account is a year old… I use the atm.

I hope this helps. Suerte

Freddy

Um,no offense,but comparing a small,homogenous,wealthy country such as switzerland,to almost everywhere else is….well…apples and oranges.
I understand the point,but you cannot take variables out of equations just to prove the point. Switzerland may also have the lowest of many other rates in the world as well: ie,poverty,any crime,not just violent,lowest infant mortality,school drop-out,etc.

Add to that their politically neutral position,and non-involvement in wars,and you have to wonder if their stance in non-violence/non intervention does not also inform the consciousness of the populace,to the point that it is understood that individual and national sovereignty is to be respected,not tampered with.

I agree that educating citizens if you give them a firearm,will result in far better results.I just think many other factors need to be weighed in when considering the results. How many people live in Switzerland,for example?

In any case,stats are deceiving at times….

As per Italy,not to be cliche,but yea,the ‘mafia’ situation,coupled with fiercely independent regions in Italy,has created again a very different situation there. As well,they do not have a history such as the US does which is based on a romanticized notion of sovereignty and right to bear arms,and the freedom from colonizers’ that is part of the american historical mindset.

I am not saying I agree with Italy’s policy,just that it has developed in light of contemporary needs and desires. I also think Italy changes daily,as do many other nations today-and it remains to be seen what changes they will or will not make. Granted,today it looks as though all signs point to greater and continued controls,but again,it cannot be compared with switzerland,for example.

Just my two cents(:

Gun History
>
> After reading the following historical facts, read the part
> about Switzerland twice.
>
> A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
> In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.. From 1929 to 1953,
> about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up
> and exterminated.
>
> ——————————
>
> In 1911, Turkey established gun control.
> From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves,
> were rounded up and exterminated.
>
>
> ——————————
>
> Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of
> 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were
> rounded up and exterminated.
>
> ——————————
> China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million
> political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
> exterminated
>
> ——————————
>
> Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000
> Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
> exterminated.
>
> ——————————
>
> Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000
> Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
>
> ——————————
>
> Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million
> educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
> exterminated.
>
> —————————–
>
> Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because
> of gun control: 56 million.
>
> ——————————
>
> It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new
> law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own
> Government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500
> million dollars. The first year results are now in:
>
> List of 7 items:
>
> Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent.
>
> Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent.
>
> Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)!
>
> In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300
> percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the
> criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
>
> While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed
> robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12
> months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is
> unarmed.
>
> There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the
> ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public
> safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was
> expended in successfully ridding Australian society of guns. The
> Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
>
> You won’t see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians
> disseminating this information.
>
> Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes,
> gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens
>
> Take note my fellow Americans, before it’s too late!
>
> The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of
> this history lesson.
>
> With guns, we are ‘citizens.’
>
> Without them, we are ’subjects’.
>
> During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew
> most Americans were ARMED!
>
> If you value your freedom, please spread this anti-gun control message to
> all of your friends.
>
> The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
> defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more
> important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is
> supplemental.
>
> SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
> SWITZERLAND’S GOVERNMENT TRAINS EVERY ADULT THEY ISSUE A RIFLE.
>
> SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY
> IN THE WORLD!!!
> IT’S A NO BRAINER!
>
> DON’T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO
> MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.
>
> I’m a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment!
>
> If you are too, please forward.
>
> Just think how powerful our government is getting!
>
> They think these other countries just didn’t do it right.
>
> Learn from history!
>
>
>
>

I have a porto d’armi (gun permit) in Italy, and without Italian citizenship it would’ve been very difficult to get it. Even then, I can only transport the firearm from home to the firing range, and of course, unloaded.

This permit lasts for six years, and from the gun dealer I can only purchase 30 boxes of bullets within those six years. However, I can only store a maximum of 200 bullets (4 boxes) at home at any given time. There is no limit on the bullets I can purchase at the range but the rounds must be used up at the range.

Furthermore, within a year of purchasing a firearm, the Carabinieri (military-like police) will come to your home to see where you keep the firearm. It’s crazy.

A concealed carry permit is only given to bodyguards or the wealthy, and they must be renewed annually.

Then let’s not even mention shooting someone who breaks into your home… :-\

I can then transfer funds between any of these accounts and draw down from them when in the associated country.

Am I missing something in this easy solution to the problem?