O estatuto do desarmamento: uma abordagem de seus reflexos sobre o direito à legítima defesa

Abstract

The present study seeks to analyze the effects of the Disarmament Statute on the right to self-defense and whether that by prohibiting the possession and possession of firearms by civilians as a rule violates the above-mentioned right. This research took place based on the deductive method, and using bibliographic research and data on violence, homicides and defensive use of the firearm, in order to reach the answer to the aforementioned question. Regarding the Disarmament Statute, a study was made of the necessary requirements for obtaining possession and possession. With regard to self-defense, a study of its position as an implicit fundamental right. It was also analyzed the vision passed by the media. With regard to government control, the disarmament postures of both dictatorial and democratic governments, countries of different levels of development, and the consequences of these policies were examined. Regarding the Disarmament Statute, the implications of its implementation on the numbers of crimes and rates of violence were highlighted.