Guns in Costa Rica - Concealed carry permits

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November 3, 2009 at 12:00 am #198662

rfalves
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I read somewhere that thee is a class in or near San Josa that gives classes that will fulfill all the requirements to get a permit. I can not find that info anymore. I thought that I printed that info out. Does anyone know about the school or class. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Ron USCG Ret

November 3, 2009 at 12:52 pm #198663

Andrew
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There are a few places to do this …

The indoor range that’s probably easiest for you to find that gives these courses is [ http://poligonocdc.com/ ] which is about 600M away from Pizza Hut offices in Pavas which is about 1KM away from the US Embassy in Pavas.

To get a license to carry ‘permiso de portacíon’ – you do need to be a legal resident of Costa Rica.

PS. And yes! They do give the courses in English as well as Spanish.

Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.com

November 3, 2009 at 1:23 pm #198664

soldier
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I believe, I read somewhere, not sure, that you may only have and carry a handgun up to .45 caliber. Can anyone provide input?

November 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm #198665

Versatile
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[quote=”soldier”]I believe, I read somewhere, not sure, that you may only have and carry a handgun up to .45 caliber. Can anyone provide input?[/quote]

I guess that would rule out my 454 Casull; but hey a .45 will surely do the job.:lol:

November 3, 2009 at 5:40 pm #198666

soldier
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The .45 will surely take care of any job, that needs to be done. I carried one during two tours of Vietnam and other assignments. The weapon never let me down, not to mention stopping power. I still own a 1911A1 for emotional reasons.

November 3, 2009 at 6:04 pm #198667

Andrew
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If there’s enough interest from our VIP Members in the San Jose area, I would be happy to arrange a trip to the range for some practise and maybe lunch afterwards?

If you are interested, please click on the email link below and let me know…

Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.com

PS. They have weapons for rent there too including a Kalashnikov which was a fun treat for my son (see photo) when he was here in January….

November 3, 2009 at 8:27 pm #198668

soldier
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Scott,

Do they rent full auto, and is the range full auto capable; or, is it strictly semiauto firing? Do they sell cheaper reloads for firing on the range?

November 3, 2009 at 9:34 pm #198669

Andrew
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Yes they sell reloaded ammunition…

November 5, 2009 at 3:19 pm #198670

costaricafinca
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Articles are on all the Costa Rican ‘news online’ website regarding Gun Permits. Here is one, [url=http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2009/november/05/costarica-091105-03.htm]Your text to link here…[/url]
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