Firearm dealers have agreed not to use imagery to advertise their businesses.
This follows a meeting with Police Commissioner Gary Griffith, after a full page newspaper advertisement was printed showing a wide array of guns being sold by one company.
Speaking at a news briefing yesterday held by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Commissioner Griffith said he was ‘alarmed’ to see such advertisements and called a meeting Wednesday.
Commissioner Griffith said while he understands the importance of citizens’ need for firearms, this must not be something that will reach a point where it can actually affect national security.
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The Commissioner said currently, there are 11 firearm dealers and eight indoor and outdoor firearm ranges in Trinidad and Tobago.
Additionally, he said licensed firearm users will now be issued a Firearm User License card, which can be kept on the owners person and shown when required for verification purposes.
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