Hi Matt, I've read into the Jornal do Brasil site and others (O Globo [1] and Terra[2]) and don't see any mention of the new legislation. I'll check w/ family in Brazil but if you get further word and could spread the word that would be great. thanks, C.G. [1] http://www.globo.com/ [2] http://www.terra.com.br/ -- gomes@navigo.com Carlos Macedo Gomes _sic itur ad astra_ ### Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:11:12 -0300 (Hora padrco leste da Am. Sul) From: "Daniel Fabio Jacob Nogueira LL.M." <daniel@nogueira.adv.br> To: freematt@COIL.COM, CYBERIA-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: Brazil Parliament Votes To Allow Air Passengers To Carry Firearms? Organization: Jacob & Nogueira S/C I haven't heard anything like that around here. Ive searched JB and have found nothing to that respect. Furthermore, it seems a bit unBrazilian to take such a stance. Brazilian nationals do not have a Constitutional Right to bear arms ( not even for a well-regulated militia) and there has been a clear legislative movement towards restricting as much as possible the use / permission to use / purchase of firearms. Some time ago there was a bill introduced in the Brazilian Congress seeking to ban all civilian firearms, except for rural citizens rifles. Even it the news was true, it would be the fastest ever action ever from Congress. The Brazilian Congress simply is not able to legislate that fast. The only way to introduce legislation with such urgency is by Provisional Measures, which is somewhat like an Executive Order. The President passes a Provisional Measure, which has the same efficacy of law during 60 days; during that period congress must confirm or deny the Measure. If confirmed, it is converted into law. Regards Daniel Fabio Jacob Nogueira, LL.M. Brazilian Attorney ###