O Estatuto do Desarmamento: uma abordagem de seus reflexos sobre o direito a legítima defesa

Abstract

The present study seeks to analyze the effects of the Disarmament Statute on the right to self-defense and whether it by prohibiting as a rule the possession and possession of firearms by civilians, violates the aforementioned right. This research was based on the deductive method, and using bibliographical research and data on violence, homicides and defensive use of firearms, in order to arrive at the answer to the question already mentioned. Regarding the Disarmament Statute, a study was made of the requisite requirements for possession and possession. Regarding 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 positions on disarmament, both from dictatorial and democratic governments, from countries at different levels of development, as well as the consequences of these policies, were examined. Regarding the Disarmament Statute, the implications of its implementation on the number of crimes and indices of violence were evidenced.