THE laws covering gun ownership are indeed very strict and the sanctions for improper use of firearms are also strict. These sanctions are listed in Article 1 of Emergency Law No. 12/1951. Pursuant to Law No. 12/1951, whosoever unlawfully imports, receives, transfers and uses a firearm can face the death penalty. These laws do not apply to Parto, since Parto possessed a permit at the time of the incident. Parto received his permit in May 20...