[scottsmail]

I’m new to this site. I still live in the US but am eagerly looking forward to moving to Costa Rica.

I read all of this particular forum and have a few questions.

I believe based on the writing style and gun position that most, if not all, of the posters are US citizens. If I’m incorrect no big deal because it won’t alter my purpose here.

1. Even if some of you have permanent resident status or even acquired CR citizenship, you came to CR for a reason(s). Why impose our attitude and way of life on CR?

2. It was stated at the beginning that one could acquire a firearm as a permanent resident but the conversation quickly moved to a gun control tit-for-tat which is sadly typical on forums and blogs. Has anyone who has posted here NOT gone 5 years without an incident requiring the use of a firearm at their former abode? 10 years?

3. Has anyone who has posted here been in an incident here that a firearm was required?

The previous two question were to address history since history was used to show what gun banishment can lead to. I am not questioning the facts presented but those are, as tragic as they may be, only half the story. That is unless there was total annihilation of the populations of those countries. If not, that would indicate an amount of population remaining. How does this relate? In my twisted mind I know that crimes are being committed continually, but at 55 I have never been robbed, beaten, et cetera. I think this is true of the majority of people, at least here in the US. Besides those are all politically motivated exterminations and not street or general crime. Apples and oranges. Although dead is dead no matter its cause.

4. Can you not wait that long (minimum 5 year continuous stay)?

5. Now, as I understand it, even if you become a CR citizen; as a foreigner you will still not have the right to vote in a move to have this law (or any other) changed. Without a formally recognized voice in political matters, do we promote overthrow of the current government (violent or otherwise) to resolve this matter?

These are real and serious questions (with the possible exception of 5) that I feel should be respected and answered honestly.

My point (finally, thank GOD) is that you came here for many varied reasons, the least of which had to do with firearms, if it was even considered by anyone of you. If it was a concern before you moved to CR, then you came here with the understanding that is how the game is played. What’s your beef?

I’m not going to waffle over whether I am pro- or anti-gun as that is not the issue this forum is attempting to address (at least at its onset) in my opinion.

My purpose in hopefully moving to Costa Rica is to establish a new life. Close the last chapter of the current book and start a new one. I want to immerse myself in the culture and people of CR. Your goal here may be different.

Lastly, I believe that if this (firearm wait period) is a very strong issue for you, perhaps you ought to consider returning to your country of origin and leave the native ticos to address issues as they feel is proper.

Scott Smail

ps If the US goes the way of Switzerland; better hope you can beat me to the front of the line buying stock in firearm companies.

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