I apologize ahead of time. Can you please put a link of the microphone and a link to the light that you use for your videos? I could not find the video that you previously did on these items. Thank you very much by the way, I am totally blind I have no vision whatsoever so if you just can put the link here to that microphone and that lights, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you very much guys Viva Mexico.
Hey Paul! I know you don't love making UA-cam videos all of the time. But I want to encourage you to continue as long as you can. As someone who is purchasing a home in Mexico this year, I really appreciate your approach to sharing information and not to mention how helpful your information is. Thanks, keep it up!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm still on the fence on whether to continue. I told myself to give it about 30 days before deciding -- and that's coming up. :)
@@qroo I absolutely echo Paul's sentiments. Your videos are always to the point, informative, a touch of humor, and clearly convey your enthusiasm for living in Mexico.
Another good video, please continue. Another concern if driving your own vehicle in to Mexico is making sure you don't have any ammo. Not a loose bullet or shotgun shell. I have heard that it is a serious crime.
@@n1wizer443 Oooh. What a diplomatic fuck up. That’s considered a sovereign violation, even among friendly neighbors. Sure, it gets smoothed over, but asses get chewed out, down the line.
I knew all of this but it's refreshing to finally see it explained properly. Usually questions about firearms are touchy in expat forums and derail quickly and loaded with misinformation as well. Just discovered your channel.
Paul. I just discovered your videos. Being in my mid 50's, you have triggered and interest into looking to spend our retirement in Mexico when that time comes. My wife and I absolutely LOVE the Caribbean. As of this moment, I can understand a little Spanish, and am also looking into learning the language. We have some good Mexican friends here that we got to know at a local Mexican restaurant that has been in business for almost 20 years. We were in the planning stages of taking a vacation in Mexico with them and experience Mexico as a resident through them while on vacation. But then Covid hit! Needless to say that those plans are now on hold. Watching your videos has added a new level of interest in Mexico. Please continue to do your videos and show us more one can experience in Mexico. I am sure your videos will result in more subscriptions and maybe even monetization to get paid directly into your US bank account. LOL. With continued growth, this could turn into a good and hopefully fun part time job for you and your wife allowing you to travel more around the country. Just a thought! Also, spread your video publishing out to maybe 2 to 3 times a week, with 10 minute or longer videos, or what ever length UA-cam requires for monetization. And maybe even some live streams would be fun. I think you may have found a unique topic for UA-camrs like us. We look forward to more of your experiences!
I find your videos very informative and well thought out. As a dual citizen of both countries, I’m thinking of some day move back and retire in Mexico, I need all the information you provide to make it as smooth as possible. Thanks!
Great Stuff Paul, I lived in Mexico when i was younger (central Mexico) but I been thinking about moving back to Mexico, either Cancun or Acapulco. Keep up the good work. I live in Arkansas right now
So glad you made this video. That's one of the biggest thing's I've wondered about -the right to at least be able to try to protect yourself at home. I've seen videos that stated "citizens are not allowed to own firearms in Mexico". Thank you!
For all practical purposes legal ownership is not allowed. At least no in any sense of the concept that we would think in US. Give it a try, report back.
We were planning a sail into the Sea of Cortez this past year that was cancelled due to this stupid pandemic. We were wondering about the gun laws, so this is good information.
Maritime gun laws may be different. In international waters, generally, the laws of your vessels registration apply. When in sovereign waters, it varies greatly. Sometimes the firearms and ammunition must be turned over to local authorities for safe keeping, and returned upon departure.
The trouble I have heard about was when entering port. The firearm was confiscated and one of the crew had to spend a night in jail (reported to be not as bad as feared, but not anything the victim wanted to repeat). The firearm belonged to the skipper, but the younger crew member volunteered to go in his place by claiming to be the owner of the weapon. I would avoid bringing a long gun, especially anything that remotely looks military. I wouldn’t bring you favorite pistol. Just keep it well hidden and hope for the best. Maybe stash 5000 pesos with it. If they find the weapon, they might leave it there and take the cash. Or they might take both. It’s worth a shot, no? But an AR 15 is something they can’t pretend they didn’t see, so best leave it at home. Also, keep in mind that this story is from the 90s. I can’t speak definitively about what to expect nowadays. Take my words with a grain of salt. I’ve actually spent time in a town jail. I was trying to break up with a girlfriend when she attacked me in public. The police were summoned and they decided to arrest me, not her. Fair enough. Long story short, it was a block of cells. Mostly drunks. A hole in the corner of each cell for a toilet. Rice beans and tortillas to eat, with a few chiles, delivered in buckets. I’ve never been arrested before or since, but I am guessing it was a much better experience than being jailed in my home town of Los Angeles.
I lived in the Dominican Republic and it's a bit similar many weapons are consider military weapons so it's also limited to what you can have or do with it ... Thanks again for all the info you provide us with.
Thank you! Your deep dive and direct to the point approach is commendable. Being an deep dive man myself and a direct to the point man myself (only 5% of the population is a true analytical type), it’s a small but valuable club. Nice unit BTW. Been eyeing Puerto Vallarta after 9 years of spending several weeks there a year.
Very well articulated and 100% accurate as I did the same research. Knowing all this one can make an informed decision and when that time comes ask yourself why you came down here in the first place - Likely for peace and have found it. When you're a guest in a country don't expect to be claiming any rights when things go wrong, avoiding trouble here is the preferred path and what locals do as a rule. Make your own decision for your own reasons, just think it out. The couple below on the boat I can see that, but for home defense here dogs seem to work just fine, lots and lots of dogs.....
I think more people own a gun for home defense then you'd think, just a quick search on amount of firearm owners in Mexico reveals it's fairly high, and Mexico isn't exactly the best at keeping records of things so it could be much higher than is reported.
Watch the American soaps (novelas). When I was learning Spanish my professor had me watching Los novelas y Chavo de Ocho, WHY you my say, because their speech copies their actions, also I used the Giddens bilingual bible to learn to read. Also hang out with people who only speak English.
What did you think of this theme? It is very interesting, no? We Americans are a bit gun crazy. I used to shoot pistols at the public gun ranges in the U.S. for sport. It’s not like the movies, one has to practice to be able to hit anything with a pistol. Even then, there is a big difference between shooting at paper targets and having to defend yourself with a firearm. I do not know of any public shooting ranges in Mexico for practicing with firearms. Perhaps they exist. Perhaps the hunting and shooting clubs have private ones. I think I would have to go far out into the campo, far from people, to practice. I think if I qualified to own a firearm in Mexico, I would select a shotgun for home defense. One does not have to maintain the same level of training with a shotgun, and the sound they make is similar to cohetes, so one could still manage to practice without creating unwanted attention. Just wait for a big fiesta, like Semana Santa or Día de Independencia and you can shoot your shotgun all you want! But the main point is that a shotgun requires less accuracy if you are defending your home. I have been offered a shotgun for sale that was home-made. It was rustic looking and I was a little frightened to shoot it. The barrel of the gun was a common steel pipe. Maybe it was safe. Maybe it wasn’t! I had to shoot it one time, but no more! You see, I didn’t want to look like a coward, even if there was a chance the gun would explode in my face. I didn’t buy it, of course, but the main reason is that I don’t want to violate the law and be deported or imprisoned. When I get permanent residency I will consider it.
From what research I have conducted. Mexico has an arbitrary and contradictory Firearms regulatory scheme. Where private common citizens ( civilians) are severely limited to only a few types and calibers of Firearms. However, if a person is a member usually of high rank in the Organized Militia of Mexico, the Mexican Military, Civilian Police/ Lawenforcement, those persons are allowed to own more types catagories of Firearms and larger calibers of Firearms than what the common Mexican people are limited to own.
I have family that brings shotguns into Mexico every year for dove hunting. You get the permit from a Mexican consulate here in the USA. You pay the fees, obey their rules and it’s legal and relatively an easy process.
Never even gave this subject a thought. I do know that when invited to parties in rural Mexico, everyone locks up their guns in the house of the host. Even in Mexico, very drunk and armed do not mix.
Bird hunting in Mexico is excellent, their are several great hunt clubs with birds from upland to migratory, you CAN bring your own shotgun (which I prefer) BUT BUT BUT YOU MUST HAVE A TEMP IMPORT LICENSE AND DECLARE IT UPON ENTRY. Every Hunt club I know of will send you all the paperwork you need including a invitation letter to hunt their land. Easy IF YOU FOLLOW MEXICAN LAW.
Could you do a video about things that may prevent a foreigner from residing in Mexico? In maybe 2006, my ex-wife and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta on vacation. We had a layover flight in Mexico City. We didn't know it, but we were supposed to go through customs at the Mexico City Airport before boarding our connecting flight. When we were at the airport in Puerto Vallarta to return home, the person who checked our return tickets noticed we didn't have the documentation that we should have gotten in Mexico City and we were directed to some government office at the airport and had to pay a $100 USD fine. The official was slightly angry and said something to us about how hard the U.S. is on Mexicans who try to enter the U.S. If I want to become a resident in Mexico would this even be an issue? If I'm ever asked about any trouble I got in in Mexico by an official or on an immigration document, is this something even worth mentioning?
That sounds like guy asked for a bribe, usually any fine would be in Mexican currency not US. Even if whatever it was not your fault. I don't know any nation that would ban someone or even have a file for 100usd...... If the guy did not give you some sort of receipt then you just got ripped off.
That was pretty much my understanding of gun laws in Mexico, that you can get one if you're a residente permanente. I don't think that the application is too expensive, but it's a lengthy process, and several Mexican friends have to vouch for you, that you're an ok person, etc. As far as gun prices at the one store in CDMX, I have no idea how they compare to the US prices.
You can smuggle one in or by on the black market, as a resident or citizen, the manifestation that you own it costs one dollar, and is done instantly. Too many lies told by everyone about the process.
After dealing with officials in Mexico for mundane things I'll say at 60 years old I'll be long in the ground before I'd get a gun licence. Besides , don't bring a pistol to an automatic rifle fight. Just saying.
@@davemexico260 You didn't read my comment, there is no gun license, forget the crap army store, just get one and if you feel like it, register it. Unregistered gun gets you a fine, no protection could get you killed, your choice.
You can have a .22 if you have a ranch. The laws mean nothing. Pots legal but you can’t posess it. The self defense clause is ignored and you still have to bribe your way out of it. I dealt with all levels of police, military and government. The stated laws are ignored
Reading the laws, you can have up to a .32 caliber rifle (except .223/5.56mm). With that, I see they do sell .308 rifles. That is nearly a 1km effective range
@@unhappyattendantughh2469 bruhh. You realize the police in mexico are basically with the cartel? Like yea American cops are retarded but at least when they fuck up they get fired or suspended. My gfs family got shot at by police in mexico by accident and nothing happened. Be grateful to live in America
@@Cub__ There are several tests, you have to go through, medical test (physical ability), Psicotreopic test (never consumed drugs of anykind), Psicological test (Mental Stability), on top of all that if you want to carry the gun with you, you have to prove the need for it, this is to their (SEDENA) discretion. So if the country ever came to war, the civilian is basically fucked.
Wow!!!! Paul I've watching your very informative videos recently. Soon you will make a lot of Americans and Canadians flock to that paradise. Nice work.
I grew up in a little town called La Mision, Baja California, Mexico - my grandparents and all of my family and everyone in this little town that I grew up in all had firearms, it was too stupid to live without one there, and because everyone knew everyone and we all knew everyone was armed, it stayed relatively peaceful in our little town! An armed society is a polite society! I don’t know many Mexicans who care what their government says the laws are on protecting yourself lol, it’s mainly just there so the government can extort practically anyone they need because they know their citizens need to protect their families just like anywhere else in the world. Very sad, all government is destroying their countries. Thank you for this video! I miss Mexico so much, I’m living in Michigan now haha totally different world 😂🇲🇽😭
Hello Paul! My grandfather, a retired farmer, and former gun club member, added his firearms to his will. My father, who lives in the US, is set to receive two of the firearms. Is there any way to get those firearms into the US? I’ve done some research and haven’t had much luck. Thank you!
Superb info. Also let it be known specifically for driving through the borders that your own firearm cannot be legally brought into MX by a civilian and can be confiscated and yourself detained. Side note in the more rural areas i always knew of the campesinos ranchers and even my abuelos to have firearms in their possession without it being a big deal.
There’s a lot of homemade shotguns out in the ranchos. I was even offered one for sale once. The basic mechanism, a tube to hold the shell and direct the discharge, and something to hit the back of the shell. Still, I was uncomfortable shooting it. Cultural prejudice? I fired it once so no one would think me a cobarde. 😆 But I’ve eaten conejo that were shot with one of these rustic shotguns.
Ejido and ranch work are exceptions to own weapons, as long as Sedena knows that the weapons are there and they are registered. You still cannot own certain military grade weapons on the ranches, the same as in the city. My wife's family owns ranch land and have legal rifles, .22's and shotguns. One of my acquaintances, a former police officer and former military, is one of the very few Mexican citizens allowed to open carry or conceal carry in Mexico. He's a 7th degree black belt, and an international karate champion. He owns a huge nationwide karate school, and he owns a security company. He owns a firing range and a tactical live fire training center. He trains the municipal and State police. His business partner also has permit to carry. Some people on a ranch called him out to "discuss a job" and they used illegal weapons to try to detain (kidnap) him. A gunfight ensued, he killed a few of them and he was shot and almost died, himself. He was able to drive himself back to our city where the he passed out after he parked, near the grocery store. He did the right thing after he was shot, to get to a highly populated, busy area. He'd managed to make a call on the way (no cell signal on the ranch) and an ambulance got to him to take him to the hospital. His crew met him at the truck to secure property until the state investigative police (MP) got there to investigate and take spent bullets from his vehicle body. The entire family who survived were arrested and spent time in prison. To me, owning guns in Mexico is a big problem. If you own a gun and people find out, you become a target for robbing you of that gun, and you or your family become a target to be kidnapped. But not having a gun... Is equally a problem in my town where several girls and women disappear each week and a few people die per week in gunfights and home invasions. Mexico has fallen into a sad desperation, and crime is the easy way for people to live. In the USA, folks rely on the government. In Mexico, the government steals from the people so the people (some people, not all) feel it's okay to do the same thing. Those are the ones who make it hard for the honest everyday citizen or foreigner. PLEASE if you have a weapon do not post it here or anywhere online. It will do nothing but bring you trouble. Military, police, and other unscrupulous people will try to rob you of that gun. If you're LEGALLY transporting your weapon and you go through a checkpoint, there's a good chance your weapon will be ILLEGALLY confiscated and "Nobody will know NUFFIN" as you try to get your weapon back. PCP Air rifles, on the other hand, are quite legal, and don't need to be registered. You do need, however, your proof of paying taxes on it as it either gets mailed to you or when you cross it in. A good, cheap powerful weapon for home defense is the Air Venturi Avenger .25 caliber. Keep the tank loaded with air, the magazine loaded with slugs or pellets, and 3 magazines at the ready to keep firing when the first magazine is spent. Also legal and unregulated, crossbows and compound bows, and longbows. A good one to protect your home with would be a PSE Nova or Matthews or Fred Bear compound bow, using hunting heads and metal piercing field tips. Umarex has a hunting slingshot that can easily put a 50 caliber steel ball through a 1 inch piece of plywood with the right straps. There are spears, swords, knives, tasers and other weapons you can place around your home. I personally must say no comment to what weapons I have, but I will say this: all my weapons if I had any would be 100% legal. You cannot talk about it or you become at risk for your home being invaded while you're not home or even while you are; just so the thieves can get your guns. Remember, the police and cartels watch these videos, too, and they know what we talk about. It's not like blogs and UA-cam are some magical land where only good people are present. Above all, trust the Lord. He is your real safety net. "The Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower, and those who run into it are safe." Friends of ours own a business in Michoacan, and the cartels began pinching them for ALL of their money, even their operating cash. They would even visit the business on Saturday, and rob and beat the employees and steal their pay. We found out, and I went and took care of it, did what I could do. What *did* I do? No, I didn't pretend to be Rambo. We went and prayed, and the Lord put in my heart that He was going to take care of it without us having to do a thing. We spoke with, and prayed for, the Autodefensas who were hired to defend the business. The high up boss of the Autodefensas called the higher up cartel boss (who was responsible for the extortions) on the phone and warned him, take your hands off these people or else. He did, out of fear for his personal safety. I'd already told them I felt (knew) it would be handled outside of direct contact, that we wouldn't need to do a thing. Sure enough, that cartel boss was executed and his crew killed in a gunfight with the military. So, the plight was over. Prayer, Faith is your greatest protection. Mexico is not the fairy tale land people think it is. If you've never been extorted or robbed or just wronged, don't worry. You will. But you can lessen the effects of the damage by praying every day and asking the Lord's help. This is Mexico. Not the USA. Crime is a way of life for citizens, police and military. Don't ever forget that. And plan accordingly.
Paul, thanks for all your 'straight shooting' videos. My biggest safety concern is the weather in Mexico, specifically the heat. I can handle about 85 degrees just fine, but higher than that and I have trouble regulating my body temperature. What do you do to cope with the heat? Maybe a future video topic?
as long your life is not on jeopardy try to find south of Mexico, everything with green areas near the ocean you will be fine the real hot places are near border to USA is most desert and hot like hell .LOL check the map and everything near USA is hot after 250 miles inside Mexico start the party near the pacific
I have a question unrelated to guns. How do you spend your days? Sitting on the beach would get old. Maybe you could do a video about your interests/hobbies, and how you stay busy in Mexico. Thanks.
Good video and down to earth. I made a pretty good living consulting to major companies with security-related problems and have been in Mexico for 27 years. My take on a gringo wanting to own a gun -- forget it for too many reasons to enumerate.
Yeah, I enjoy shooting for recreation, but i don’t think I have a real need to possess a firearm here in Mexico. My solution to the gang problem on my street? I know all their families, especially the madres and abuelitas. I tutor their kids and nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in English and I’m generous on Reyes Magos. But mostly it’s about being friends with the mothers, some of whom can draw a chancla faster than their gangster sons can pull their nine out of their droopy pants. Don’t bring a gun to a chancla fight.
@@elviejodelmar2795 Can you tell me why that is? I'm a gringo in America and in thinking about relocating to Mexico but I would like to own a firearm, surely there is some way my friend?
I've heard even though technically you can have 1 gun for home defense in Mexico, that if you actually shoot a home invader you might be charged with something akin to manslaughter, so it's highly advised you don't actually shoot to kill, only to disable. Is this true?
I am not a big apple Lawyer but Self defense exists in Mexican jurisprudence however the amount of force should be proportional to the threat, it is different from USA where self defense is very wide (i.e. Castle Doctrine and Stand your ground laws)
Good info Paul. I am a dual citizen. We have a similar professional background. Question, when you applied for your permit or Visa to enter MX, did they ask you what you did for a living? I always wondered that? Also, what's more humid, Q Roo (very familiar with the Riviera Maya) or your home state. I am also considering your home's panhandle as my future retirement state due to its tax savings and the love for the 2A.
Weapons laws vary by state, like they do in the U.S.; however, the concensus is that if the edged device is designed to be a tool or is being carried and used in tnat manner, it is legal. That's why you will see people carrying machetes around without any issues.
Side Note: Guns owned per 100 people in Mexico is 15. In this US, this number is 120.5 per 100 people. Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate
The transportation of guns is still confusing to me, for instance if you need a special permit to have the gun in your car, then how do you buy the gun at the store in Mexico city and then take it to your house else where in the country if you don't have that permit?
When you purchase a gun you also receive a safe conduct so you can transport your gun to your home. Of course the safe conduct has a limited duration based on your address. If you belong to a hunting or shooting club you will receive a permit so you can move your weapons between your home and the shooting range/hunting ground, the permit is valid for a year if my memory is not bad
Could you give a talk about knife laws. There seems to be boundaries between legal and Illegal. Such as one can have a long knife provided it is kept in the tackle box but NOT in your pocket.
Knives are not regulated at the federal level, and as a result, they differ from state to state and even municipality to municipality. The general consensus is that the carrying of knives for self-defense purposes is not legal; however, carrying knives -- including machetes -- for some work related or legitimate purpose is acceptable. There is a lot of room for interpretation in the part of the individual officer.
Ok, so I know that the pistols for civilian citizens of Mexico are allowed to be chambered in .380 or lower. My question is, are there specific brands and models that are allowed for the civilians or any .380 pistol can be allowed? Is the Sig Sauer P238 allowed? Is there a way to transfer existing firearms from CA to Mexico legally?
hi Write how to get a gun license in Mexico ?? Describe the procedure How to get a gun for personal protection and how many pieces? How do I get other permissions?? Is there a gun without a permit?? Regards Arthur
Long time since I reviewed mexican regulation but if I am not mistaken, you can have one hand gun for self defense, and if you belong to a hunting club you can have one additional handgun, or if you belong to a shooting club you can have additional handguns, not sure how many.
It was not that hard to get used to. I kind of adopted the "when in Rome" mentality. However, when I am in the States I carry. Moving to another country means adapting.
I have not watched the video yet. Last time I checked, there is one gun store in all of Mexico. The legal largest calibre is .380 (handgun) Mexico citizens may be able to buy one, but not I.
For handguns, there is one place; however, there are some exceptions for long guns for ejido land, ranches. According to the Mexican government, there is one official store.
As a US citizen with concealed carry license is there a permit that you can get as a visitor to Mexico to bring your concealed carry firearm with you while you travel there ?? Let’s say for an excuse self-defense because I am a target for my high dollar lifestyle let’s say your average rich person wants to go down there can they bring a concealed firearm with them??
They do have procedures for bringing in outside firearms, but if you just plan to use it for personal use as a resident here and it is not a collector's item, you can expect a big fat denial.
@@qroo Thank you for your reply! My husband and I really appreciate you and the other ex-pats who put up vids like this for us as we contemplate making our own move.
I the the most common I would think the most common revolver would be a .357mag as it can take . 38 special or mag, the mag is just a little longer with alot more powder, the most popular semi auto caliber is .38 super a semi rimmed round its also known as 9x23sr old style factory loads will be similar to 9x19 but newer +p or handloads can get them close to. 357 sig power, most are 1911 style pistols but also some other types mostly 10 it 11 round mags but double double stacks go up to 18 or 19 but feeds less reliably but some company's have made like 3 new .38 super types that are not semi rimmed. The same is true in most of Latin America its alot like the old French no military caliber law In reality drugs go into the US and firearms and ammunition come out. I wonder if cap and ball pistols are legal to carry, I used to keep one in my car before I got my permit. Was pretty fun to use and cheap.
very informative iam a ex marine usa cant live with out my guns retirering in mexico spent 60 years in chicago love your vidios question can medicare be used in mexico
No, Medicare won't be useful outside of the country. Of course, you could always go back to the States for doctors appointments etc. We have a few neighbors that do that.
That is a very interesting question that I have not researched not I have ever heard anyone discuss it. Since the boat is mobile, I would hazard to guess it would not be legal but it is an interesting question.
you sure can, also folks in mx give you stuff when you show off the piece in a threatening way. " the freebie "___ room and board for the next few years
@@grancito2 yeah, I suppose, but one might get in a lot of trouble trying to find the right person. I’m speculating here, but I imagine it’s cheaper to hire a bodyguard with a concealed carry permit than to pay the bribes to find the right guy to pay the bribes. All the while running the risk that you will have to pay even more bribes if you get caught trying to bribe an official. If you have that kind of money and connections, just hire a body guard.
@@terrycavender You’ve heard of a machete, right? I keep one stashed by the front door. I can occasionally be seen using it to clean up the weeds that grow in the cracks outside the door. Admittedly not the best tool for weeding, but pretty good for letting folks in the neighborhood know you own a machete when you first move in. I’m not talking about brandishing it or doing anything foolish or crazy. It’s just that there might be a few people that need to know that you own a machete. If not, all you were doing is housekeeping. Really, though, the best thing you can buy for self protection is a good pair of running shoes. Feets don’t fail me now! 🦶 The second thing for home protection, better than a gun, is a big dog. Put him or her on the roof at night when you go to bed. This is your Mexican Home Security system. Walk him or her in the evenings. People will ask you if your dog bites. “Muerde?” You say, “Todavía no!” (Not yet!). And then you all laugh, because it’s a fine joke. I know some rich people hire dog walkers, but they’re missing an opportunity to communicate by not walking the dog themselves.
Thanks guvna, gotta say with all the federales and police ect and stories one hears owning or especially carrying a gun in Mexico would certainly not be on my to do or bucket list. Lol
You can use bleach in a squirt bottle, and have backups. Ice picks and machetes are nice also. I would not want to have a gun there, as a foreigner, but I will defend myself by any means necessary.
@@qroo thank you for answer i come from europe sweden i have criminal record but live normal life now i will move to mexico will they want my record from sweden or just mexico? and how hard is it to get licence for just having it in home?
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I apologize ahead of time. Can you please put a link of the microphone and a link to the light that you use for your videos? I could not find the video that you previously did on these items. Thank you very much by the way, I am totally blind I have no vision whatsoever so if you just can put the link here to that microphone and that lights, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you very much guys Viva Mexico.
Hey Paul! I know you don't love making UA-cam videos all of the time. But I want to encourage you to continue as long as you can. As someone who is purchasing a home in Mexico this year, I really appreciate your approach to sharing information and not to mention how helpful your information is.
Thanks, keep it up!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm still on the fence on whether to continue. I told myself to give it about 30 days before deciding -- and that's coming up. :)
@@qroo if you keep doing it we’ll take you guys to dinner in PDC? Beer included? 😀
@@qroo Your videos are excellent. They are certainly entertaining and worthwhile for us. So I hope you continue.
I agree with Paul. Please keep the videos coming 👍
@@qroo I absolutely echo Paul's sentiments. Your videos are always to the point, informative, a touch of humor, and clearly convey your enthusiasm for living in Mexico.
Another good video, please continue. Another concern if driving your own vehicle in to Mexico is making sure you don't have any ammo. Not a loose bullet or shotgun shell. I have heard that it is a serious crime.
@@n1wizer443 Oooh. What a diplomatic fuck up. That’s considered a sovereign violation, even among friendly neighbors. Sure, it gets smoothed over, but asses get chewed out, down the line.
@@n1wizer443 Would love to read about that but couldn't find it using Google. Any links you can provide, please?
Not even knives
@@sphinx11982 You can have knives, not swords tho.
@@betochiwas I know I can have a machete.
I knew all of this but it's refreshing to finally see it explained properly. Usually questions about firearms are touchy in expat forums and derail quickly and loaded with misinformation as well. Just discovered your channel.
Paul. I just discovered your videos. Being in my mid 50's, you have triggered and interest into looking to spend our retirement in Mexico when that time comes. My wife and I absolutely LOVE the Caribbean. As of this moment, I can understand a little Spanish, and am also looking into learning the language. We have some good Mexican friends here that we got to know at a local Mexican restaurant that has been in business for almost 20 years. We were in the planning stages of taking a vacation in Mexico with them and experience Mexico as a resident through them while on vacation. But then Covid hit! Needless to say that those plans are now on hold.
Watching your videos has added a new level of interest in Mexico. Please continue to do your videos and show us more one can experience in Mexico. I am sure your videos will result in more subscriptions and maybe even monetization to get paid directly into your US bank account. LOL. With continued growth, this could turn into a good and hopefully fun part time job for you and your wife allowing you to travel more around the country. Just a thought!
Also, spread your video publishing out to maybe 2 to 3 times a week, with 10 minute or longer videos, or what ever length UA-cam requires for monetization. And maybe even some live streams would be fun. I think you may have found a unique topic for UA-camrs like us. We look forward to more of your experiences!
I liked the video. Straight to the point and resources. Great job!
Thanks!
I find your videos very informative and well thought out. As a dual citizen of both countries, I’m thinking of some day move back and retire in Mexico, I need all the information you provide to make it as smooth as possible. Thanks!
Happy to help!
Thank you so much Paul . I was just thinking about this question for you last night ..
Great Stuff Paul, I lived in Mexico when i was younger (central Mexico) but I been thinking about moving back to Mexico, either Cancun or Acapulco. Keep up the good work. I live in Arkansas right now
Sounds like you're missing the beach. :)
How do prices of things in Acapulco compare to Arkansas?
Thank you Paul, We are enjoying the videos and really like your informative style, Hope you keep this up
I'm glad you liked it. I'm still not sure if YouTubing is for me or not. We'll see. :)
With all the laws in Mexico, crime must be really low.
perhaps that would be so, if the United States, both the government and the arms companies, did not supply the drug cartels.
hey, look, in the mirror, its 1 of those deplorables, yep, it is !! SMH.....ITS NOT THAT KIND OF VIDEO, you just were unable to STFU !!
Yea right ! 👍🏻
@@jasari1098 Fucking bullshit, the cartels get their good guns from other countries.
no , there’s always that war on who sends more narcotics to our beautiful and hungry for drugs country 🤷🏻♂️
I am quite surprised! Apparently all the members of the Cartels have put considerable effort into obtaining their weapons.
Most guns owned by the cartels are from the US.
Well that is not the case, they smuggle guns from the US in the thousands so not that much effort
@@justaborderhopper He was being sarcastic.
they just got them from the US
@RediMixJohn-lh1ri Well for those who didn't know now they know how the cartel really does it ok
So glad you made this video. That's one of the biggest thing's I've wondered about -the right to at least be able to try to protect yourself at home.
I've seen videos that stated "citizens are not allowed to own firearms in Mexico".
Thank you!
For all practical purposes legal ownership is not allowed. At least no in any sense of the concept that we would think in US. Give it a try, report back.
Great video! Thank you for this video! Sharing with the rest of my viewers!
Thanks for checking it out and for the positive feedback!
We were planning a sail into the Sea of Cortez this past year that was cancelled due to this stupid pandemic. We were wondering about the gun laws, so this is good information.
Maritime gun laws may be different. In international waters, generally, the laws of your vessels registration apply. When in sovereign waters, it varies greatly. Sometimes the firearms and ammunition must be turned over to local authorities for safe keeping, and returned upon departure.
@@thefireman2854 All good information.
The trouble I have heard about was when entering port. The firearm was confiscated and one of the crew had to spend a night in jail (reported to be not as bad as feared, but not anything the victim wanted to repeat). The firearm belonged to the skipper, but the younger crew member volunteered to go in his place by claiming to be the owner of the weapon.
I would avoid bringing a long gun, especially anything that remotely looks military. I wouldn’t bring you favorite pistol. Just keep it well hidden and hope for the best. Maybe stash 5000 pesos with it. If they find the weapon, they might leave it there and take the cash. Or they might take both. It’s worth a shot, no? But an AR 15 is something they can’t pretend they didn’t see, so best leave it at home.
Also, keep in mind that this story is from the 90s. I can’t speak definitively about what to expect nowadays. Take my words with a grain of salt.
I’ve actually spent time in a town jail. I was trying to break up with a girlfriend when she attacked me in public. The police were summoned and they decided to arrest me, not her. Fair enough. Long story short, it was a block of cells. Mostly drunks. A hole in the corner of each cell for a toilet. Rice beans and tortillas to eat, with a few chiles, delivered in buckets. I’ve never been arrested before or since, but I am guessing it was a much better experience than being jailed in my home town of Los Angeles.
very interesting information Thanks Paul.
The answers tend to surprise some folks.
I lived in the Dominican Republic and it's a bit similar many weapons are consider military weapons so it's also limited to what you can have or do with it ... Thanks again for all the info you provide us with.
Thank you! Your deep dive and direct to the point approach is commendable. Being an deep dive man myself and a direct to the point man myself (only 5% of the population is a true analytical type), it’s a small but valuable club. Nice unit BTW. Been eyeing Puerto Vallarta after 9 years of spending several weeks there a year.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Mexican Citizen: one handgun after months of paperwork. Government or Cartel: As many guns you want!
Great info. You have about the best videos about Mexico for expats. Hope you keep making them.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Is pepper spray legal to carry in Mexico? Also what size knife blade is legal?
I’d love to know this too and second this question.
Loving your vids...planning on maybe coming down for winters. Still shopping around.
Very well articulated and 100% accurate as I did the same research. Knowing all this one can make an informed decision and when that time comes ask yourself why you came down here in the first place - Likely for peace and have found it. When you're a guest in a country don't expect to be claiming any rights when things go wrong, avoiding trouble here is the preferred path and what locals do as a rule. Make your own decision for your own reasons, just think it out. The couple below on the boat I can see that, but for home defense here dogs seem to work just fine, lots and lots of dogs.....
Some real bottom energy
I think more people own a gun for home defense then you'd think, just a quick search on amount of firearm owners in Mexico reveals it's fairly high, and Mexico isn't exactly the best at keeping records of things so it could be much higher than is reported.
I'm watching your videos to learn English. :)
That's great!
Watch the American soaps (novelas). When I was learning Spanish my professor had me watching Los novelas y Chavo de Ocho, WHY you my say, because their speech copies their actions, also I used the Giddens bilingual bible to learn to read. Also hang out with people who only speak English.
What did you think of this theme? It is very interesting, no? We Americans are a bit gun crazy. I used to shoot pistols at the public gun ranges in the U.S. for sport. It’s not like the movies, one has to practice to be able to hit anything with a pistol. Even then, there is a big difference between shooting at paper targets and having to defend yourself with a firearm.
I do not know of any public shooting ranges in Mexico for practicing with firearms. Perhaps they exist. Perhaps the hunting and shooting clubs have private ones. I think I would have to go far out into the campo, far from people, to practice.
I think if I qualified to own a firearm in Mexico, I would select a shotgun for home defense. One does not have to maintain the same level of training with a shotgun, and the sound they make is similar to cohetes, so one could still manage to practice without creating unwanted attention. Just wait for a big fiesta, like Semana Santa or Día de Independencia and you can shoot your shotgun all you want! But the main point is that a shotgun requires less accuracy if you are defending your home.
I have been offered a shotgun for sale that was home-made. It was rustic looking and I was a little frightened to shoot it. The barrel of the gun was a common steel pipe. Maybe it was safe. Maybe it wasn’t! I had to shoot it one time, but no more! You see, I didn’t want to look like a coward, even if there was a chance the gun would explode in my face.
I didn’t buy it, of course, but the main reason is that I don’t want to violate the law and be deported or imprisoned. When I get permanent residency I will consider it.
So you can get like defence pistol that you use only in home easily but to carry it around is very hard to get?
From what research I have conducted. Mexico has an arbitrary and contradictory Firearms regulatory scheme.
Where private common citizens ( civilians) are severely limited to only a few types and calibers of Firearms.
However, if a person is a member usually of high rank in the Organized Militia of Mexico, the Mexican Military, Civilian Police/ Lawenforcement, those persons are allowed to own more types catagories of Firearms and larger calibers of Firearms than what the common Mexican people are limited to own.
I have family that brings shotguns into Mexico every year for dove hunting. You get the permit from a Mexican consulate here in the USA. You pay the fees, obey their rules and it’s legal and relatively an easy process.
Many time guns are pass from parents to sons or as gifts from friends etc.
Thanks, we shoot in the UK - sporting clay shooting. We were thinking of joining a shooting club in Mexico, I'm guessing it's skeet over there?
Skeet and clay are two different sports in Mexico
@@donh1572 in what country are they the same sport?
Never even gave this subject a thought. I do know that when invited to parties in rural Mexico, everyone locks up their guns in the house of the host. Even in Mexico, very drunk and armed do not mix.
as mexican national i strongly detest the gun ownership process & laws in mexico.
Vote PRI! They just announced they want to lax the gun laws so people can defend themselves.
Now these are topics that matter! All of your videos are excellent. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Bird hunting in Mexico is excellent, their are several great hunt clubs with birds from upland to migratory, you CAN bring your own shotgun (which I prefer) BUT BUT BUT YOU MUST HAVE A TEMP IMPORT LICENSE AND DECLARE IT UPON ENTRY. Every Hunt club I know of will send you all the paperwork you need including a invitation letter to hunt their land. Easy IF YOU FOLLOW MEXICAN LAW.
Could you do a video about things that may prevent a foreigner from residing in Mexico? In maybe 2006, my ex-wife and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta on vacation. We had a layover flight in Mexico City. We didn't know it, but we were supposed to go through customs at the Mexico City Airport before boarding our connecting flight. When we were at the airport in Puerto Vallarta to return home, the person who checked our return tickets noticed we didn't have the documentation that we should have gotten in Mexico City and we were directed to some government office at the airport and had to pay a $100 USD fine. The official was slightly angry and said something to us about how hard the U.S. is on Mexicans who try to enter the U.S. If I want to become a resident in Mexico would this even be an issue? If I'm ever asked about any trouble I got in in Mexico by an official or on an immigration document, is this something even worth mentioning?
That sounds like guy asked for a bribe, usually any fine would be in Mexican currency not US.
Even if whatever it was not your fault.
I don't know any nation that would ban someone or even have a file for 100usd......
If the guy did not give you some sort of receipt then you just got ripped off.
Dont worry, guy was just looking for a new TV
Is it true, that you can have a darn canon like pastor pistolas claims?
That was pretty much my understanding of gun laws in Mexico, that you can get one if you're a residente permanente. I don't think that the application is too expensive, but it's a lengthy process, and several Mexican friends have to vouch for you, that you're an ok person, etc. As far as gun prices at the one store in CDMX, I have no idea how they compare to the US prices.
Expect prices to increase the lighter your skin and the worse your Spanish language fluency.
You can smuggle one in or by on the black market, as a resident or citizen, the manifestation that you own it costs one dollar, and is done instantly. Too many lies told by everyone about the process.
@@thefireman2854 yeah , because there arent any white mexicans.....smh. keep your ignorance and bias to yourself....
After dealing with officials in Mexico for mundane things I'll say at 60 years old I'll be long in the ground before I'd get a gun licence. Besides , don't bring a pistol to an automatic rifle fight. Just saying.
@@davemexico260 You didn't read my comment, there is no gun license, forget the crap army store, just get one and if you feel like it, register it. Unregistered gun gets you a fine, no protection could get you killed, your choice.
You can have a .22 if you have a ranch. The laws mean nothing. Pots legal but you can’t posess it. The self defense clause is ignored and you still have to bribe your way out of it. I dealt with all levels of police, military and government. The stated laws are ignored
Haha at least the police there don't pretend like the US
Reading the laws, you can have up to a .32 caliber rifle (except .223/5.56mm). With that, I see they do sell .308 rifles. That is nearly a 1km effective range
So getting a gun and having it in your possession isn't really too difficult?
@@unhappyattendantughh2469 bruhh. You realize the police in mexico are basically with the cartel? Like yea American cops are retarded but at least when they fuck up they get fired or suspended.
My gfs family got shot at by police in mexico by accident and nothing happened.
Be grateful to live in America
@@Cub__ There are several tests, you have to go through, medical test (physical ability), Psicotreopic test (never consumed drugs of anykind), Psicological test (Mental Stability), on top of all that if you want to carry the gun with you, you have to prove the need for it, this is to their (SEDENA) discretion. So if the country ever came to war, the civilian is basically fucked.
Thank you Paul!
My pleasure!
Wow!!!! Paul I've watching your very informative videos recently. Soon you will make a lot of Americans and Canadians flock to that paradise. Nice work.
Thanks! Glad you like them. :)
Very concise and well done video, especially on this topic! Gracias un montón
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
No 45s?
I grew up in a little town called La Mision, Baja California, Mexico - my grandparents and all of my family and everyone in this little town that I grew up in all had firearms, it was too stupid to live without one there, and because everyone knew everyone and we all knew everyone was armed, it stayed relatively peaceful in our little town! An armed society is a polite society! I don’t know many Mexicans who care what their government says the laws are on protecting yourself lol, it’s mainly just there so the government can extort practically anyone they need because they know their citizens need to protect their families just like anywhere else in the world. Very sad, all government is destroying their countries. Thank you for this video! I miss Mexico so much, I’m living in Michigan now haha totally different world 😂🇲🇽😭
When did the draconian gun laws start in Mexico? I think it didn't used to be this way.
Hello Paul! My grandfather, a retired farmer, and former gun club member, added his firearms to his will. My father, who lives in the US, is set to receive two of the firearms. Is there any way to get those firearms into the US? I’ve done some research and haven’t had much luck. Thank you!
Superb info. Also let it be known specifically for driving through the borders that your own firearm cannot be legally brought into MX by a civilian and can be confiscated and yourself detained. Side note in the more rural areas i always knew of the campesinos ranchers and even my abuelos to have firearms in their possession without it being a big deal.
If you work on, or own a rural property, you can transport a fire arm, but have to manifest this to the army.
There’s a lot of homemade shotguns out in the ranchos. I was even offered one for sale once. The basic mechanism, a tube to hold the shell and direct the discharge, and something to hit the back of the shell. Still, I was uncomfortable shooting it. Cultural prejudice? I fired it once so no one would think me a cobarde. 😆
But I’ve eaten conejo that were shot with one of these rustic shotguns.
Ejido and ranch work are exceptions to own weapons, as long as Sedena knows that the weapons are there and they are registered. You still cannot own certain military grade weapons on the ranches, the same as in the city. My wife's family owns ranch land and have legal rifles, .22's and shotguns.
One of my acquaintances, a former police officer and former military, is one of the very few Mexican citizens allowed to open carry or conceal carry in Mexico. He's a 7th degree black belt, and an international karate champion. He owns a huge nationwide karate school, and he owns a security company. He owns a firing range and a tactical live fire training center. He trains the municipal and State police. His business partner also has permit to carry.
Some people on a ranch called him out to "discuss a job" and they used illegal weapons to try to detain (kidnap) him. A gunfight ensued, he killed a few of them and he was shot and almost died, himself. He was able to drive himself back to our city where the he passed out after he parked, near the grocery store. He did the right thing after he was shot, to get to a highly populated, busy area.
He'd managed to make a call on the way (no cell signal on the ranch) and an ambulance got to him to take him to the hospital. His crew met him at the truck to secure property until the state investigative police (MP) got there to investigate and take spent bullets from his vehicle body.
The entire family who survived were arrested and spent time in prison.
To me, owning guns in Mexico is a big problem. If you own a gun and people find out, you become a target for robbing you of that gun, and you or your family become a target to be kidnapped.
But not having a gun... Is equally a problem in my town where several girls and women disappear each week and a few people die per week in gunfights and home invasions.
Mexico has fallen into a sad desperation, and crime is the easy way for people to live. In the USA, folks rely on the government. In Mexico, the government steals from the people so the people (some people, not all) feel it's okay to do the same thing. Those are the ones who make it hard for the honest everyday citizen or foreigner.
PLEASE if you have a weapon do not post it here or anywhere online. It will do nothing but bring you trouble. Military, police, and other unscrupulous people will try to rob you of that gun. If you're LEGALLY transporting your weapon and you go through a checkpoint, there's a good chance your weapon will be ILLEGALLY confiscated and "Nobody will know NUFFIN" as you try to get your weapon back.
PCP Air rifles, on the other hand, are quite legal, and don't need to be registered. You do need, however, your proof of paying taxes on it as it either gets mailed to you or when you cross it in. A good, cheap powerful weapon for home defense is the Air Venturi Avenger .25 caliber. Keep the tank loaded with air, the magazine loaded with slugs or pellets, and 3 magazines at the ready to keep firing when the first magazine is spent.
Also legal and unregulated, crossbows and compound bows, and longbows. A good one to protect your home with would be a PSE Nova or Matthews or Fred Bear compound bow, using hunting heads and metal piercing field tips.
Umarex has a hunting slingshot that can easily put a 50 caliber steel ball through a 1 inch piece of plywood with the right straps.
There are spears, swords, knives, tasers and other weapons you can place around your home.
I personally must say no comment to what weapons I have, but I will say this: all my weapons if I had any would be 100% legal. You cannot talk about it or you become at risk for your home being invaded while you're not home or even while you are; just so the thieves can get your guns.
Remember, the police and cartels watch these videos, too, and they know what we talk about. It's not like blogs and UA-cam are some magical land where only good people are present.
Above all, trust the Lord. He is your real safety net. "The Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower, and those who run into it are safe."
Friends of ours own a business in Michoacan, and the cartels began pinching them for ALL of their money, even their operating cash. They would even visit the business on Saturday, and rob and beat the employees and steal their pay.
We found out, and I went and took care of it, did what I could do. What *did* I do? No, I didn't pretend to be Rambo. We went and prayed, and the Lord put in my heart that He was going to take care of it without us having to do a thing.
We spoke with, and prayed for, the Autodefensas who were hired to defend the business. The high up boss of the Autodefensas called the higher up cartel boss (who was responsible for the extortions) on the phone and warned him, take your hands off these people or else.
He did, out of fear for his personal safety.
I'd already told them I felt (knew) it would be handled outside of direct contact, that we wouldn't need to do a thing. Sure enough, that cartel boss was executed and his crew killed in a gunfight with the military. So, the plight was over.
Prayer, Faith is your greatest protection.
Mexico is not the fairy tale land people think it is. If you've never been extorted or robbed or just wronged, don't worry. You will.
But you can lessen the effects of the damage by praying every day and asking the Lord's help. This is Mexico. Not the USA. Crime is a way of life for citizens, police and military. Don't ever forget that. And plan accordingly.
If you are flying from a state to state
I think you should give up your firearm for the airport check in and receive it when you arrive
What is the folding knife laws
I like to know this as well
Why would anyone want to have a folding knife?
@@rayvogensen2983 because I’m an outdoorsman and is one of the reasons I want to move to Mexico.
I have severe arthritis and need a small knife to open everyday packages. So I would be interested in this too.
Just get a 3 feet machete avery Farmer in mexico carries one
Paul, thanks for all your 'straight shooting' videos. My biggest safety concern is the weather in Mexico, specifically the heat. I can handle about 85 degrees just fine, but higher than that and I have trouble regulating my body temperature. What do you do to cope with the heat? Maybe a future video topic?
Some of the mountain areas are very temperate year round.
as long your life is not on jeopardy try to find south of Mexico, everything with green areas near the ocean you will be fine the real hot places are near border to USA is most desert and hot like hell .LOL check the map and everything near USA is hot after 250 miles inside Mexico start the party near the pacific
Mexico City is high elevation thus cool year around
I have a question unrelated to guns. How do you spend your days? Sitting on the beach would get old. Maybe you could do a video about your interests/hobbies, and how you stay busy in Mexico. Thanks.
Good video and down to earth. I made a pretty good living consulting to major companies with security-related problems and have been in Mexico for 27 years. My take on a gringo wanting to own a gun -- forget it for too many reasons to enumerate.
I agree.
Yeah, I enjoy shooting for recreation, but i don’t think I have a real need to possess a firearm here in Mexico. My solution to the gang problem on my street? I know all their families, especially the madres and abuelitas. I tutor their kids and nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in English and I’m generous on Reyes Magos. But mostly it’s about being friends with the mothers, some of whom can draw a chancla faster than their gangster sons can pull their nine out of their droopy pants. Don’t bring a gun to a chancla fight.
So your saying it would be too difficult trying to obtain a gun in Mexico as a Gringo?
@@Cub__ Exactly
@@elviejodelmar2795 Can you tell me why that is? I'm a gringo in America and in thinking about relocating to Mexico but I would like to own a firearm, surely there is some way my friend?
Great video. Thanks
You've got convinced to move to Mexico. 🤔
Glad to hear it!
I've heard even though technically you can have 1 gun for home defense in Mexico, that if you actually shoot a home invader you might be charged with something akin to manslaughter, so it's highly advised you don't actually shoot to kill, only to disable. Is this true?
I am not a big apple Lawyer but Self defense exists in Mexican jurisprudence however the amount of force should be proportional to the threat, it is different from USA where self defense is very wide (i.e. Castle Doctrine and Stand your ground laws)
Liked the video, short and to the point. Great.
Much appreciated!
I take it that a “lawful permanent resident” excludes temporary residents ?
Good info Paul. I am a dual citizen. We have a similar professional background. Question, when you applied for your permit or Visa to enter MX, did they ask you what you did for a living? I always wondered that? Also, what's more humid, Q Roo (very familiar with the Riviera Maya) or your home state. I am also considering your home's panhandle as my future retirement state due to its tax savings and the love for the 2A.
Hey got his visa based on retirement
What are the pocket knife regulations in Mexico. Is a small non-locking blade legal to carry or a multi-tool with a blade?
Weapons laws vary by state, like they do in the U.S.; however, the concensus is that if the edged device is designed to be a tool or is being carried and used in tnat manner, it is legal. That's why you will see people carrying machetes around without any issues.
Side Note: Guns owned per 100 people in Mexico is 15. In this US, this number is 120.5 per 100 people. Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate
Sounds about white. 😉
Just a joke. Contrary to popular myth, not all gun owners are conservative white people.
The transportation of guns is still confusing to me, for instance if you need a special permit to have the gun in your car, then how do you buy the gun at the store in Mexico city and then take it to your house else where in the country if you don't have that permit?
When you purchase a gun you also receive a safe conduct so you can transport your gun to your home. Of course the safe conduct has a limited duration based on your address.
If you belong to a hunting or shooting club you will receive a permit so you can move your weapons between your home and the shooting range/hunting ground, the permit is valid for a year if my memory is not bad
@@moic9704 Ok, that's not bad then. Even reasonable really.
Thanks.
Thanks for your time !!
Hot topic! Great video! Simple and to the point, well said!! ~ the ultimate trigger is ones mind.
Thanks!
You have informed me more than any Mexican.
I try to be thorough in my research.
Gracias amigo 🇲🇽👍
De nada. :)
You make great video's, just wanted to let you know how valuable I find them as I consider living in Mexico City and other locations in Mexico
Could you give a talk about knife laws. There seems to be boundaries between legal and Illegal. Such as one can have a long knife provided it is kept in the tackle box but NOT in your pocket.
Knives are not regulated at the federal level, and as a result, they differ from state to state and even municipality to municipality. The general consensus is that the carrying of knives for self-defense purposes is not legal; however, carrying knives -- including machetes -- for some work related or legitimate purpose is acceptable. There is a lot of room for interpretation in the part of the individual officer.
Very informative!
Thanks. :)
Good info! Thank you!
Ok, so I know that the pistols for civilian citizens of Mexico are allowed to be chambered in .380 or lower. My question is, are there specific brands and models that are allowed for the civilians or any .380 pistol can be allowed? Is the Sig Sauer P238 allowed? Is there a way to transfer existing firearms from CA to Mexico legally?
these gun laws sound nearly like the gun laws of. Massachusetts lol
hi
Write how to get a gun license in Mexico ??
Describe the procedure
How to get a gun for personal protection
and how many pieces?
How do I get other permissions??
Is there a gun without a permit??
Regards
Arthur
Wish you can own more than one hand gun. Sometime caliber shortage can cause a lot of logistical problem. So I own more then one caliber.
Long time since I reviewed mexican regulation but if I am not mistaken, you can have one hand gun for self defense, and if you belong to a hunting club you can have one additional handgun, or if you belong to a shooting club you can have additional handguns, not sure how many.
Good information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
As someone who carries daily and does action shooting as a hobby, I wonder how a former deputy sheriff coped with that?
It was not that hard to get used to. I kind of adopted the "when in Rome" mentality. However, when I am in the States I carry. Moving to another country means adapting.
I have not watched the video yet.
Last time I checked, there is one gun store in all of Mexico.
The legal largest calibre is .380 (handgun)
Mexico citizens may be able to buy one, but not I.
Now 9mm and .40 for handguns
Thanks 🙏🏼
Why is one of my Co workers from Monterey telling me there are multiple gun stores in Mexico? He says it's not true that there is one store.
For handguns, there is one place; however, there are some exceptions for long guns for ejido land, ranches. According to the Mexican government, there is one official store.
www.businessinsider.com/mexico-buy-legal-gun-store-2015-8?r=MX&IR=T
Excellent information! That’s a cool looking condo. I hope that’s where you live.👍🏼
Yes, we live here. Maybe we should do a video about our condo.
@@qroo . Looks awesome. Is that in Playa Del Carmen? We’ve vacationed in Qroo a couple of times. Loved it, had a great time.
love your videos. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
As a US citizen with concealed carry license is there a permit that you can get as a visitor to Mexico to bring your concealed carry firearm with you while you travel there ?? Let’s say for an excuse self-defense because I am a target for my high dollar lifestyle let’s say your average rich person wants to go down there can they bring a concealed firearm with them??
@@MrJedi5150 but it’s in the constitution that the citizens of Mexico can legally own firearms for hunting and fishing
Good video brother 👍👍
In Mexico you can own a gun with caliber no larger than a .380 and you have to register with National Defense Department.
That's old. Look at the store inventory list EXISTENCIAS_DE_ARMAS.pdf which shows handguns of 9mm and .40. They also have .308 rifles.
What about bringing in your own handgun? Does SEDENA have rules for that on the website?
They do have procedures for bringing in outside firearms, but if you just plan to use it for personal use as a resident here and it is not a collector's item, you can expect a big fat denial.
@@qroo Thank you for your reply! My husband and I really appreciate you and the other ex-pats who put up vids like this for us as we contemplate making our own move.
Good info...thank you
I the the most common I would think the most common revolver would be a .357mag as it can take . 38 special or mag, the mag is just a little longer with alot more powder, the most popular semi auto caliber is .38 super a semi rimmed round its also known as 9x23sr old style factory loads will be similar to 9x19 but newer +p or handloads can get them close to. 357 sig power, most are 1911 style pistols but also some other types mostly 10 it 11 round mags but double double stacks go up to 18 or 19 but feeds less reliably but some company's have made like 3 new .38 super types that are not semi rimmed.
The same is true in most of Latin America its alot like the old French no military caliber law
In reality drugs go into the US and firearms and ammunition come out.
I wonder if cap and ball pistols are legal to carry, I used to keep one in my car before I got my permit.
Was pretty fun to use and cheap.
Heres another question for you Can I inport my gun collection from the U.S ?
very informative iam a ex marine usa cant live with out my guns retirering in mexico spent 60 years in chicago love your vidios
question can medicare be used in mexico
No, Medicare won't be useful outside of the country. Of course, you could always go back to the States for doctors appointments etc. We have a few neighbors that do that.
A 380 🤦🏻♂️
One thing not mentioned is about target practice. I guess a gun club?
Yes, you can join a gun or hunting club.
@@qroo So, that is the only means to take a gun outside without a carry permit?
Can you do a video on knife laws in Mexico?
Are black powder firearms like flintlocks considered firearms?
Thank you sir, very helpful
Sounds sensible to me. Thanks for the info. The question always persists: how do you get it from place of purchase to your house? - jajaja
You get a permit to transport it directly to your home.
@@qroo When was that introduced?
@@grancito2 it’s always been like that. U get the permit when u buy the gun from the gun shop.
How about if you are a member of a Cartel or street gang?
Si no problema
anyone can own guns in Mexico 🇲🇽 as long as you are not going to the capital to show that you have them , be discreet about it 🤐
It is more likely that those fire arms are illegal.
If you’re a narcotraficante or a pandillera, you don’t ask such stupid questions, nor would you answer the jackass who asked them.
Hi Paul What about a gun on a liveaboard boat ?
That is a very interesting question that I have not researched not I have ever heard anyone discuss it. Since the boat is mobile, I would hazard to guess it would not be legal but it is an interesting question.
@@qroo Thanks for getting back
Hey I need you help
One store that is run by the government… that does not sound like it is legal to own a gun in mexico for practical purposes
Does he live in Mexico?
So can you carry a concealed fire arm???
you sure can, also folks in mx give you stuff when you show off the piece in a threatening way. " the freebie "___ room and board for the next few years
Difficult permit.
@@grancito2
I'm sure bribery can get you a gun licence. Are you telling me Mexican politicians are not corrupt???
Come on. Nudge, Nudge, wink wink!!!
@@vickidianacoghlan8946 I guess one could get a CCP by finding the right person in the army headquarters in Mexico city.
@@grancito2 yeah, I suppose, but one might get in a lot of trouble trying to find the right person. I’m speculating here, but I imagine it’s cheaper to hire a bodyguard with a concealed carry permit than to pay the bribes to find the right guy to pay the bribes. All the while running the risk that you will have to pay even more bribes if you get caught trying to bribe an official.
If you have that kind of money and connections, just hire a body guard.
Well, it looks like I'll have to leave my 44 in the US..... 🙄 What about edged wepons? Swords? Knives?
That's a whole other video...lol. So many topics, so little time.
@@qroo well, not really a priority for me anyway, but I'm still keenly interested in health insurance in Mexico... 😁
@@terrycavender That is called a gun.
@@terrycavender You’ve heard of a machete, right? I keep one stashed by the front door. I can occasionally be seen using it to clean up the weeds that grow in the cracks outside the door. Admittedly not the best tool for weeding, but pretty good for letting folks in the neighborhood know you own a machete when you first move in. I’m not talking about brandishing it or doing anything foolish or crazy. It’s just that there might be a few people that need to know that you own a machete. If not, all you were doing is housekeeping.
Really, though, the best thing you can buy for self protection is a good pair of running shoes. Feets don’t fail me now! 🦶
The second thing for home protection, better than a gun, is a big dog. Put him or her on the roof at night when you go to bed. This is your Mexican Home Security system. Walk him or her in the evenings. People will ask you if your dog bites. “Muerde?” You say, “Todavía no!” (Not yet!). And then you all laugh, because it’s a fine joke.
I know some rich people hire dog walkers, but they’re missing an opportunity to communicate by not walking the dog themselves.
I find this information about gun registration & ownership in Mexico very interesting and very wise on Mexico's part. Thanks for sharing this!
Yea, very wise. Gun violence is doing just swell down here.
yes. It seems to be working very well.
Cartels love gun control.
Totally agree! It's working WONDERFULLY down there for our southern brothers. smh
Thanks guvna, gotta say with all the federales and police ect and stories one hears owning or especially carrying a gun in Mexico would certainly not be on my to do or bucket list. Lol
You can use bleach in a squirt bottle, and have backups. Ice picks and machetes are nice also. I would not want to have a gun there, as a foreigner, but I will defend myself by any means necessary.
A little hard to use those against a firearm
So long story short its hard to get a gun licence?
A concealed carry license, yes --that's tough.
@@qroo thank you for answer i come from europe sweden i have criminal record but live normal life now i will move to mexico will they want my record from sweden or just mexico?
and how hard is it to get licence for just having it in home?