Colombia’s Gun Policy Shift and the Indumil Outage | Colombia News

Colombia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

Colombia’s surprise easing of firearm-carrying restrictions triggered a wild surge in traffic to the state gunmaker’s website—possibly a cyberattack or just public frenzy—while the real test begins: can legal gun ownership be safely expanded without fueling crime? Despite relaxing carry rules, strict ownership hurdles remain, including age, background checks, and military interviews. Authorities are simultaneously cracking down on illegal guns, seizing over 15,000 this year. Global comparisons show mixed results: Ecuador saw temporary drops in violence, while Japan and Australia tighten laws…