Guyana returns guns to Amerindians for hunting, protection
GEORGETOWN, Guyana _ Amerindians in Guyana who turned in their illegal guns under an amnesty program are getting them back to help fend off attacks by wild animals and hunt for food in remote regions of the South American country.
The government says it took the decision following complaints that jaguars, wild hogs and other animals were destroying farms and killing domestic animals.
Amerindians had turned in their guns last year under the impression that they would be awarded licenses to carry weapons.
A spokeswoman for the Amerindian People’s Association said Thursday that having guns is a survival issue. Laura George said special rules have to be made for Amerindians seeking gun permits because they don’t meet criteria including having large farms or savings.
The Associated Press
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