Good to have you all back. Let me know your questions here in the comments so i can answer them in the coming video. Till then check out this updated article for more information on the Rules & Regulations for Paraguay: haveyouradventure.com/paraguay-gun-owner-guide-rules-rights-and-importing-firearms
Amazing video! We moved from Brazil to Paraguay. In Brazil, only criminals have access to weapons and citizens are held hostage in their own homes. Paraguay is an island of freedom and good customs in the Latin America.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE A significant part thinks like me, but they know they can't do anything about it. They held a plebiscite but the government ignored it because it wasn't what they wanted. Most good Brazilians started to accept everything like cattle, out of despair. Today there was a huge protest, is the equivalent our 4th of July. I hope it generates some good results, instead of them tighten even harder. An unarmed people is always one step away from being slaves.
Once again, very useful! The Czech Republic is about the only country I believe, other than the states of course, where ownership is actually a constitutional right. Given that I probably couldn't get into either, Paraguay still seems the most attractive location for me (plus it has other things to recommend it generally). Would be sorry to not be able to import some of my current firearms but it sounds more hassle/cost than what it's worth... Hopefully over time the import restrictions may ease up and drive the prices back down. The inflated prices seem to be the only negative really.
@@JammyGuns yea Czech Republic’s gun laws sound interesting too. Maybe worth a visit. As for Paraguay I hope the situation changes again. Who knows. If it will, im sure to make an update about the situation on my channel
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if you visit Czech Republic, make sure to visit a company called Hard Task there. They have absolutely amazing firearms training! I took two of their courses and recommend them 100%!
From a health and Paleo view point I think Paraguay has it all. People can move to Paraguay and get healthy. There is 4 important things in life - Health, family, freedom and integrity. Also, I think the laws in Paraguay surrounding calibre ownership is more to do with groups being able to amass weapons for government coup. This law is common in many countries which have had a unstable history (probably caused by the US, but I digress...) Note : The closer to Paleo Man (or his good wife) that we get the healthier we become.
@@adelarsen9776 wonderful words. Thank you so much. A lot of truth in these words! As for the gun laws, i agree, governments here can be short lived if they try to screw with people’s lives. You could see that in the past 4 years. If people thought certain laws were ridiculous, then they just ignored them and the government had to accept what the people wanted. That is just how government should act. The government is working for the people. And not the other way round!
@@jayhizzle5765 thanks for your input on this. I have been to Panama and COsta Rica as well. From what i can see is that all three countries have about the same laws regarding gun purchase, carry and use. Overall, Paraguay is more armed than both of those countries and the gun culture is a bit more prevalent. I can’t really talk about the price though. As for immigration, Paraguay is the easiest / cheapest country in all of Latin America to get a permanent residency and there are no long term requirements to keep the residency. That, in combination with a territorial tax system, makes it into a great option for a plan B residency setup.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Property seems to be pretty pricey, I was looking for cheaper residency but I can't afford these prices, 180.000 dollars for a small aparment in Asuncion? Damn, what do you suggest for cheaper housing? Oh you haven't mentioned organized crime, cities like Pedro Juan Caballero and Capitán Bado are very dangerous because of the narcos.
@@DaniboyBR2 yes Asuncion is an expensive city. It’s also one of the best infrastructure in the region. Places on the countryside are a lot cheaper though. Paraguay mostly attracts people who like to live in more rural areas. I am working on a new video were im talking about properties in further rural areas but with still good connections. As for those two border towns that you mentioned, i think border towns all over Latin America are usually not the best places to live. I have not heard of a single Expat who was affected by any of these border town dealings, but i also don’t know a single expat who would wanna live there.
@@HaveYourADVENTUREMmmm you havent seen the Constitutional Right to Bear Arms in Guatemala 🇬🇹. CR nor Panama even gets close to amount well arm citizen that are in Guatemala. Plus its ingrave in our Constitution
@@leonidasmedeiros we are big Brazil fans but politically it is problematic. And gun law wise pretty tough. Paraguay way more relaxed. We will soon check out the laws in Argentina. We keep you posted
@@HaveYourADVENTURE paraguai is more relaxe about having a gun an being able to keep and bear arms, but in Brasil as a shooter and hunter you still can have those guns guns that you can not in paraguai like 762x51 and 556x45 and also 308win, probably not for a long time but we still have… Argentina does not have a gun as a subject in political fight, so the left and the right have guns and they have not lost any rights about it over the time….
I'm glad I stumbled across your last video and then tuned in for this one as well. A few times you mentioned a "wild west lifestyle". You also mentioned revolvers. What calibers are revolvers chambered in and is it possible to have a lever action rifle in those calibers? I'm not planning on moving, but I do find it fascinating.
@@Tex_I_Can im glad i can inspire. Yes revolvers are very common in Paraguay. As far as i understand there are no restrictions in caliber for pistols and revolvers. The caliber restrictions are mostly for rifles or semi automatic rifles. But even then, as long as you have a one shot rifle, you can also use bigger calibers.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE You answered my next question and that was about hunting, but a larger caliber big bore would be sufficient. Thank you so much for your response.
@@Tex_I_Can perfect, yes single shot hunting rifles have no restrictions. I guess part of the arms laws is they governments dont want you to have the power to overthrow them.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE I had been thinking about doing it for years, and then you did it, and I just had to follow the Trausner 😎 I recommend your residency coaching to anybody who's on the fence. Just do it! 👍
What paraguay needs is more inexpensive Firearms. It used to be even non residents could purchase and carry the limitation on Military style Rifles bothers me given the fact that for most of it,s History Paraguay was a military dictatorship.
@@red9man2130 yea true that. We will see how the developments worldwide will change things in Paraguay. Due to conflicts in Europe, more people are asking for residency again. Who knows if that changes the gun situation too?
Paraguay and many other countries where guns are legal, don't have the buying power like the US. Smaller populations of gun owners, smaller markets, more expensive i suspect.
@@whiterabit09 absolutely true. Guns are usually just bought by the wealthier residents. In my new video from today I even talk about how modern the Paraguay infrastructure is.
Hey man I love the videos! You got yourself a subscriber after this one😎 Currently in USA but frequently ponder picking up and starting new. I’m not saying I or anyone else should, BUT I’ve heard from a myriad of sources that paying a little “extra” can get you a lot of the things you want much faster. Things like citizenship, firearms, “waving” taxes on imports. Is this true? I don’t condone breaking the law, but I absolutely hear about these things taking place on a regular basis and wonder. In your experience or those that you know of, can people grease hands pretty well?
@@Colton-e5h The good thing about Paraguay is that the things i talk about in the video are the exact rules that will get you what you need. It is more relaxed with the official rules than many other countries in the world outside of the US. Now besides the official rules, what adds to the gun friendly culture is that rules and regulations are not a set in stone kinda thing in many Latin cultures. Like in most countries, corruption exist but in Paraguay it is a corruption of the people and not like in the US a corruption in high places. Makes it a bit more fair, i think. Just to give an example, some people compared Paraguay with the gun laws in California, and yes that might be true, but it is definitely easier and more common for people to have guns and live a gun centered lifestyle in Paraguay than in California.
1. Which is the most modern, best stocked gun store in Paraguay? 2. Are you allowed to make your own ammo? 3. If the guns on offer are not what you want, can you ask the gun stores to order them in for you? Thanks!
@@malthus101 camping 44 is one of the biggest official gun stores in Asuncion, Paraguay: maps.app.goo.gl/ru1CL3eub2V4WSpn6 2. Many people make their own ammo, but i am not sure about the lawfulness behind it. Shooting ranges generally refill and resell bullets. 3. You’d an go into gun stores and ask for certain guns and they will try to hep you get it. There is always a way.
1-Chaco Outdoor/ 2-yes, but you must got an permission and powder, etc. are only on black market../ 3- No, but tou can got most guns, just expensive. A semi 223 is about usd 6.000
5:19 So basically Paraguay is a police state where you’re allowed to own some guns, but the government wants to maintain an absolute advantage in firepower because… “screw you civilian!”
@@hapaperspective it is an unfortunate occurrence worldwide. Some US states still offer full freedom when it comes to gun ownership but most places outside the US are very restricted. Of all those places, paraguay still offers a lot of freedoms.
The US doesn't allow civilians to own weapons that civilians could use to defeat the military on the battlefield either. You could probably use guerilla warfare and the same tactics as the Ukrainians are using against Russia to fight a war between the US government and armed civilians, but you can't win in an open battle. That should be very obvious. I live in Sweden, that has a very pathetic gun law, almost as bad as the UK, but NO government anywhere will allow civilians to own weapons that they could easily use to defeat the military.
Had a glock 19 gen 4 that i bought in Paraguay. Which cost me about $2,400 total with 2 cases of good american bullets. That was in 2021. The following year got me a glock 17 gen 5 That was about $2600 equipped the same both has a red laser adaptors and another case of bulllets. Just to give everyone an idea how overprice guns are in Paraguay.
@@waltergutierrez7837 hey thanks for sharing the prices. It’s good to know what to expect. Unfortunately the current import ban has not helped. I am sure for a while things will stay expensive. As with many things in Paraguayan politics though, things tend to calm down after a while and new ways will be found. So let’s hope for that.
@@DittersGustav good question, as far as i understand, you need to have the permanent residency in order to buy guns but i would be talking to the residency helper and see if there are any exceptions to that rule.
Gun laws are complicated here in the US as they are in all other countries. Example: indiana has constitutional carry, however that is not valid in many areas and in other certain states which require a license and a reciprocal agreement between said party states. I have a lifetime license to carry which was available b4 constitution carry, and still yet is not accepting in certain states. And there is so much more.. Unfortunately many people don't know or even care about restrictions which could land people in jail!
Hey dude nice video. Can you do a vidéo and tell us were do you live in Paraguay or witch best place to leave. Have a house like the one you have and tell us prices arroud the country. Thanks man
@@lorenzoc3751 thank you, yea i am working already on more videos on Paraguay. I just released a video on my channel talking about our time in Hernandarias and the bigger cities. Check it out. More to come soon.
Do you get rights to Purchase and even carry permit with Temporary Residencey card after just 90-120 days or only after Permanent Residency after 2 years? Is it easy to go anywhere outside big city & rent a room to live someone's house or shed/barn or something just give them cash each month? Do most have wifi or not outside city? Does gov seem stable there and banks would you have to transfer money to bank there or for Temporary Residency they need to see proof of small income per month or what? Does Permanent Residency mean you have to give up original citenship? Is natural food plentiful & what about water sources how clean or must you buy bottle water if not near a clean mountain stream or we'll?
@@DanTheWolfman hey these are great questions. Overall Paraguay is a pretty resource rich country. Lots of cattle and fresh water. Great water reserves. Easy to dig a well and have drinking water. You can already buy guns even with the temporary residency. Banks and ATMs are common but people generally also accept cash. Wi-Fi in the cities is very fast and in the suburbs it depends. Fiber optic cables are coming everywhere. Even the countryside. But if thats not enough, Elon Musk is starting Starlink soon. It’s already working well in the neighboring countries and will come to PY any time now. It’s cheaper than the US too. I will release a new video on the living conditions of Paraguay coming weekend. So stay tuned for that. Till then check out my playlist on Paraguay on my channel.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE you are sure of the temporary being able to that is big deal? It would be in top 3 or 5 Plan B countries? BELIZE would take almost 1.5 years
@@DanTheWolfman lets put it this way, i know people with the temporary residency who were able to buy guns in official gun stores. Now knowing that, it is still hard to determine if they just got them, because the gun store owner was motivated enough to sell the guns, or because the law actually allows the guns to be sold to temporary residents. I will do some more digging into that topic, but i can already tell you that it has been done before and it can be done again.
@@DanTheWolfman nice, i got a friend in Florida who is a JiuJitsu trainer. Id love to get into it, just havent had a long enough stay in one location to sign up for training somewhere. But you can do it in Paraguay. They have places here.
@@alrent2992 it’s a great question. To be honest I’m not sure about that one. Generally speaking there are not many regulations in Paraguay at all. I assume, for as long as you are not running around with it in public places with lots of people around, nobody might say anything.
I would love to know what a small caliber is in Paraguay. There are ar15 which shoot 6.5 and 6.8mm bullets which are wonderful for hunting. Also, we have a round called the .300 blackout. It requires a unique chamber, and fires a 7.62mm bullet. Ballistically similar to the 7.62x39, but totally incompatible. Might want to check on the comment about .223 inches and 5.56mm at the 5:20 mark. While .223 and 5.56 are technically different, they are really almost identical. Any gun with a 5.56 chamber will also shoot .223. Any gun with a .223 chamber is 99% likely to be safe firing 5.56. Ballistically, the two are almost identical. I believe many African countries have military prohibitions, but penetration is usually not a requirement for the round. How does Paraguay deal with the similarities of 7.62x51 NATO and the .308 since they are almost identical?
@@sierraharvester thanks for pointing that out. .223 is the upper limit when it comes to semi automatic rifles (full automatics are forbidden). When it comes to the differences between .223 and 5.56, they are indeed very similar but .223 is weaker. A gun made for 5.56 can shoot .223 but one made for .223 should not load and shoot 5.56. It might work but it’s not good for the gun and can lead to failure and injury of the shooter. So i guess they allow .223 coz it is weaker and might not penetrate the protective vests as easily. This is regarding semi automatic rifles. When it comes to hunting rifles, that are single shot only, you are allowed to use bigger caliber, including 5.56. We are talking here official rules only, in reality there is not much control in this regard. Many gun stores will sell you ammo, without even asking about your gun owners permit. I hope that helps.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE yes, thank you very much. In the US we have an organization known as SAAMI, which publishes specifications. All modern .223 rifles within SAAMI specs will safely fire 5.56. Furthermore, there is a chamber called .223 Wylde, which is designed to shoot both, and tends to produce really accurate rifles, assuming the rest of the rifle is crafted correctly.
Realistically, each person should contact the manufacture of their rifle to see if it was built within SAAMI specification. My personal tolerance, is that I trust most rifles from major manufactures, built within the last 25 years. Even then, it would be good to check a rifle with a go, no go, and headspace gauge, if you wanted to do proper due diligence.
@@jolufepi that is a good question but i do not have the answer to that. If you want you can do a one on one call with me and i can connect you with the people who are doing the gun imports to Paraguay. They will be able to help you with all the requirements.
@@kenjohnson4461 thanks for the idea, yes i might just do that. Maybe even in all of SOuth America. I will probably talk about gun culture in Brazil, Uruguay, Chile & Argentina as well. Stay tuned for that!
Couldn't you do something like "sell" your gun to a shop in Paraguay, from the US, then you ship it to them, and when they get the gun then they hold it until you show up by a certain time limit to buy it back? All above board of course!
@@ciscoterres717 thinking outside the box, i like it. I am not sure if the shops are allowed to import guns as there are general import bans on guns. The only way you can import it is when you move to Paraguay
That would be my plan out of Europe. But if there's a general import ban on firearms, how do gun brokers/dealers aquire their inventory. To some point they have to be imported, since Paraguay has no gun industry.
@@dustincarner7427 open carry is only allowed on your own property or if you work in security or law enforcement. Everyone else can do concealed carry.
@@jonhyjfk yes for the shooting range as a tourist. You will have to bring an ID and it will work. As for the gun, i will check on that and get back to you!
@@jonhyjfk i can confirm now that you can buy the 1911 with .45 cap at gun stores in Paraguay. Here is a short from Camping 44, one of the biggest gun stores in Asuncion: th-cam.com/users/shorts7wiFQojOPYk?si=kNBcxWNWlxU6z2hg
GoodVideo. Very beutiful place Paraguay. But i most add that their gun laws are more restrive than Guatemala's Gun Laws 🇬🇹. 1. To start the Right to bear arms is im our constitution Art.38. 2. We can posses and Carry any type of fire arm with no restriction in calibers. 3. The restriction is for, as in the US, automatic rifles & machine Guns. Thats are catalogued as "Exclusivas de Uso Militar y de las Fuerzas Armadas". Other than that as long for the gun laws ther is NONE restriction in calibrers nor number of weapons a citizen can own.
@@subdawg1331 dog import is perfectly possible. Or do you mean guns, that works too! We have an import company that we work with. If you want some more details let’s do a one on one walk with the link in the description of this video.
I cant think of a acceptable Buffalo rifle that would not penitra a bullet resistance vest. I have a few vest excluding a intre vest. My 338 and 257 Weatherby will zip right through. And depending on the type of Buffalo neither are buff rifles.
@@tbjtbj4786 true, for buffalo hunting you are allowed bigger caliber, as long as the gun is a hunting rifle and has manual reload. Not in semi automatics though.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE oh ok. Thats what I would want any way. The only sim auto i would like to keep are my old duty weapons. Just really for sentiment relying one them for 20 years. Just usto having them.
Given the import restrictions. What firearms manufacturers are operating in Paraguay? Whould this be a business model that could be created? The United States has many important restrictions aswell. However firearms that are manufactured within the United States are exempt. Would a citizen in Paraguay be allowed to set up a manufacturing facility for firearms? Does Paraguay need an amunition manufacturing facility? Interesting.
@@iankelly3479 i love the way you think! The import of guns has been made a bit harder with the new President of Paraguay. So it has been a very recent development. As far as i know, Paraguay currently doenst have an arms manufacturing facilities. But you are right, maybe that is a market that still needs to be explored.
@HaveYourADVENTURE Absolutely, it could be a very lucrative opportunity. And with all that is happening globally. It could become a necessity to do so. Having production of military, police and citizen firearms and Amunition. With, of course, the ability to export. Creating safe and legal channels for citizens to obtain arms and amunition. Would also help to curb illegal activity by criminals. And eliminating black market sales, including smuggling. Then, background checks and carry permits would be the norm. This makes things safe for all.
@@MitchC357 if you are looking for a second residency in Latin America and still keep your right to bear arms, then Paraguay is probably your best bet. Easy immigration, fairly relaxed laws and people are even more relaxed about them. In my newest video that I posted today I even talk about the modern infrastructure you will get in Paraguay
@@guitardude9501 that is a good question. I am sure there are options to do so but i am not a specialist in that field. I can recommend you book a one on one call with me and we can talk about your options here. I have people that i can recommend.
Hey friend. Im from Argentina the guns laws of most of latin American country are really dumb. In Paraguay you can go to ciudad del este or other places and purchase a ak 47 or a .50 caliber machine gun. I think with new foreigner residents and gun owners of Paraguay the can start a cultural change against this laws
@@MitchC357 thanks for the question. It really depends on the lifestyle you want to live. There is a variation form cheap to very expensive. In the newest video that i posted today i talk about the modern cities of Paraguay and the apartments that you can buy there. Maybe check out that video and then we can talk about your particular situation.
Great video, I wonder if .308, .300 blk and 7.62x39 is legal? It would be cool to import a nice 7.62x39 ak and an .308 rifle if moving. Great clarification but that brings up more questions given the seemingly non sensical nature of those laws lol. Seems to be common a thing, politicians writing non sense laws because didn’t take the time to understand what they’re criminalizing lol I find it interesting that they have a requirement for rifles not being able to penetrate armor, that seems like it would make most rifles illegal but rifles seem to not be, so are they just like randomly deciding certain rounds are ok? As I think most if not all rifles rounds will penetrate level IIIa armor including .223. Level III starts to stop 5.56, there really isnt any armor category that will stop .223 but not 5.56. You’re standard 55 grain 5.56 just a bit higher pressure and penetrating still a bit further out at distance. I feel those laws are maybe written by someone that doesn’t fully understand firearms lol I’m not sure if that is good or bad thing. It sounds like the laws might be more liberal if the govt there knew what they writing about lol You can fire 5.56 through most .223 rifles and there are hybrid chambers like .223 wylde because they are so similar. I saw a gun shop in video with what looked like .308 rifles but it was an old video. You can also fire .308 and 7.62x51 through the same rifles for the most part I think. It would be kinda funny if .308 was legal but 7.62x51 wasn’t given the “civilian” 308 essentially the same thing but actually slightly hotter then nato spec. So .308 definitely not less armor piercing lol Paraguay sounds great despite the odd seemingly contradictory laws. It seems like there are ok work arounds to get what you want.
@@brandonlind5700 i love the detail of your analysis here. It also seems like you already answered your own question. I personally do not think that the law maker really understand what it is they are doing. We just have to kinda pick up the pieces and see what we can make out of it. If it truly is of your concern to get the detailed information, i can try to connect you to the right person. Feel free to to contact me directly with a one on one call and we can see where that gets us.
question here, I'm having a hard time choosing what country is better to go to considering both have gun privileges, I guess. would it be the Czech Republic or Paraguay? Considering civil liberties and maybe better women lol...
@@SteveSmith-lk1tb hey good question. I have been to both places. I have never lived in Czech Republic but i am native to the neighboring Austria and i have a pretty good understanding of the European lifestyle you will get there. Paraguay is my residency since 2021 and i got a pretty good understanding of life in South America ever since. Now that being said, both options could be interesting for the right kind of person. They are different in nature. It comes down to if you prefer a European lifestyle or a Latin American lifestyle. Two very different cultures. I would tru to research what it is you are more looking for. Gun laws are pretty positive in both places and women, well, again two very different types here, is probably a personal preference thing. I do not know how hard it is to get Czech residency but i can tell you, Paraguayan residency is one of the easiest in the world. We literally just started it because it seemed like a convenient backup residency, good to have and now we enjoy being here, more than we originally thought. So if that is something interesting to you, we could meet up for a call and talk about it a bit. The link for booking a call is in the description. Looking forward to it.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Thanks for the advise, I did my research and there is a big test that czechs have to take in order to get firearms permit, they also have better gun options I think, I don't know if I still have to take the dybbyk shot in order to get citizenship coming from the us, I might just consider moving to another red state with fewer people... where I am it is getting to crowed. country living is better than city living.
@@josholiver7873 not really something that should be discussed in a public forum… but yea, are the legal ways to import the guns not an option for you?
If i understand you.correctly, .there is a two-week waiting period when you buy a gun. Long gun ownership is restricted to country dwellers or members of gun clubs also caliber restrictions for same. Is there an actual gun registry maintained by the state?....very high guns and ammo prices extremly high is designed to limit those with guns imho. Really doest sound all that gun friendly to me...i imagine it sounds very liberal to Europeans since guns are pretty much unavailable to most in the EU......doesnt sound too great to me.....but to each his own i suppose...
@@framusburns-hagstromiii808 yes you summarized it perfectly, it is what it is. Not comparable with the freedoms you enjoy in some US states but outside of the US, this is probably the most favorable condition you will find. Add to this the rather more relaxed attitude towards laws and regulations and you will find one of the most armed Latin county in the world. Not great as a plan A but a great plan B for sure.
@@tbjtbj4786 true that. Yea 9mm is very common. I guess i meant to say Nato caliber for rifles. Basically they dont want you to have strong caliber and automatic weapons in case youa re planning to overthrow the government. That happens in some of these countries.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE you said 223. 223 and 308, 30-06, 7x57 etc are all sporting destinations for military caliber. I more of a gun nut studied them for years have been a hunter since I was a kid and a retired leo. Run a family cattle and horse farm with my dad. If I was in good enough shape I would love to be down there. Been taking to a few younger family members about it. Whats the average size cattle ranch? Just general noting needs to be specific And do the ranch s seem to make a good living? And can you start a hunting camp? Kinda like the African safari? If you know? Just in general. Were I can tell them. That would be what they would want to do.
@@tbjtbj4786 these are all good questions. I think cattle ranchers are some of the best businesses in Paraguay. As for the sizes i wouldnt know but if you are ever interested in details, i could connect you with immigration helpers who do real estate and help with purchasing land. I am sure it would be possible to buy some land and do safaris there. Would be an interesting business model! I think if you want to talk about it just go ahead and book a one on one call with me with the link in the description and we can see where this is getting us.
@@HaveYourADVENTUREi am trying to talk to some family members now and running this by them. Trying to get a idea if they would be interested. If they areci would like to move down as multiple family's kinda together to try and make one big ranch so to speak. For health reasons its really going to depend on them more than me. If it looks possible I will get intuch.
@@nathanburdett1202 he can Hunt whatever he wants, this is south America. But he not gonna go back to US if he kill one priminho, at least not in one piece complete you know, close and sealed coffin/casket 😂
@@Slyassassin34 i assume not, but im not so sure about these two. It might be a god question to ask an immigration helper once you are ready to make the big move.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE I appreciate you responding in your opinion. Do you have to be wealthy to move and live in Paraguay? Could your average American Joe move there and work there comfortably?
@@Slyassassin34 great question. Life in South America does come with a bit of a discount compared to the US. That definitely helps. Now when it comes to work, that’s a whole different scenario. Local jobs are not always paid well and then the prices would surly be steep compared to your income. Best deals get people working for overseas companies. Working online or having some special skills that are highly sought after in Paraguay. I hope that helps
When you said liberal us gun laws. I thought you ment the most un gun friendly states. Gun rights liberal normally means bad. What kind of hunting is down there? Hunting rifles are more powerful than 5.56/223
@@tbjtbj4786 thanks for the correction, yea its a bit tricky to differentiate between liberal states and liberal gun law states. Basically means the opposite =) hunting rifles are allowed to have larger caliber. You can get almost any caliber, as long as it is a single shot and need to manually reload.
@@pewpewbbqs it has many restrictions and can’t compete with some US states but if you are looking for a Plan B in Latin AMerica, it might be your best bet.
@@jamesellis2784 Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid had there last shootout in Bolivia, just north of Paraguay. I was there, not at the same time =), but at the location in Bolivia. Also went to the last place Che Guevara was alive, also in Bolivia. It seems like thats where all the gun enthusiasts go to die.
@@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus are you referring that to the gun laws being most liberal in the US or that PY is one of the most liberal gun law country in Latin America?
@ ah yea. That is an unfortunate worldwide dilemma. They know they are doing a bad job and they are all afraid of being overthrown by strong men with strong guns. The good thing about PY is that there is the rules of the government and then there is the open market of choosing whatever it is you desire.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if you are reffering to the black market, i maybe know somebody who could know somebody that could get you an m4 and all that fun stuff, in call of duty ofc
@@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus all is possible in Paraguay, it is just a question of money and connections. The good thing about Paraguay though is that also the regular laws regarding the Guns is fairly liberal and one can be well protected legally. I appreciate that aspect.
I definitely see your point to wait to see what the election outcome is up here. There is no point in spending the money to move up here if it all completely goes full SHTF. Kind of wait out the proverbial shit storm shit storm if you will.
@@srbontrager yea it seems like a good strategy. I will still be around by the end of the year. Let me know if it becomes more of an urgency… and if not, ill be coming back to the US mayflower in 2025 ;)
@@Drylogic_kills what should i have done differently, i thought i did a good job with the Glock. Revolver on the other hand, it was my first time shooting that.
So, long answer short, sell your guns in your country and slam down 3-4 times for the same gun, if it even available. There goes the UZIs, MP5, ARs and AKs. Senor' you may have a single shot bolt action .22 rifle and the bullets cost $2 each. Hmm, not so sure Paraguay isn't more like Para-Gay.
@@Gunoke-fd6bc when you say it like that, doesn’t sound like the best deal… 😂 but in all seriousness yes, thats what you get and yes, i get it, not ideal. My first choice would be to defend your gun rights in the US… and if everything collapses get yourself a plan b in paraguay!
@@hornett22 the US is truly the most freedom loving country with the most liberal gun laws. Though should things ever go south, Paraguay is probably second when it comes to those freedoms, for sure your best bet in Latin America
The way things are looking in the USA probably soon fire arms will be banned I’m watching this video because Paraguay is my contingency plan let’s wait and see
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if things head to the socialist side I will for sure be contacting you for consulting I’m a fluent Spanish speaking and will probably be looking for a out of the city house to allocate my self and my family thanks
Good to have you all back. Let me know your questions here in the comments so i can answer them in the coming video.
Till then check out this updated article for more information on the Rules & Regulations for Paraguay:
haveyouradventure.com/paraguay-gun-owner-guide-rules-rights-and-importing-firearms
Amazing video! We moved from Brazil to Paraguay. In Brazil, only criminals have access to weapons and citizens are held hostage in their own homes. Paraguay is an island of freedom and good customs in the Latin America.
@@FamíliaLanaParaguai thank you. Good to have you here. Not many Brazilians think that way =)
@@HaveYourADVENTURE A significant part thinks like me, but they know they can't do anything about it. They held a plebiscite but the government ignored it because it wasn't what they wanted. Most good Brazilians started to accept everything like cattle, out of despair. Today there was a huge protest, is the equivalent our 4th of July. I hope it generates some good results, instead of them tighten even harder. An unarmed people is always one step away from being slaves.
@@FamíliaLanaParaguai true words! I hope things will improve.
@@FamíliaLanaParaguai I know saw videos on the protests. Quite intense.
Hello didn't bolsonaro loose gun control in Brazil?
I lived in Paraguay for a few months about 10 years ago, overall a very good experience!
@@limasierraone7107 awesome, thanks for sharing
Once again, very useful! The Czech Republic is about the only country I believe, other than the states of course, where ownership is actually a constitutional right. Given that I probably couldn't get into either, Paraguay still seems the most attractive location for me (plus it has other things to recommend it generally). Would be sorry to not be able to import some of my current firearms but it sounds more hassle/cost than what it's worth... Hopefully over time the import restrictions may ease up and drive the prices back down. The inflated prices seem to be the only negative really.
@@JammyGuns yea Czech Republic’s gun laws sound interesting too. Maybe worth a visit. As for Paraguay I hope the situation changes again. Who knows. If it will, im sure to make an update about the situation on my channel
I haven't found much information about Georgia (the country), but at first glance it looks somewhat liberal on gun laws as well
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if you visit Czech Republic, make sure to visit a company called Hard Task there. They have absolutely amazing firearms training! I took two of their courses and recommend them 100%!
@@5caioc thanks for the suggestion. I keep it in mind.
False. Guatemala has it in his Constitution. Art.38 "Derecho de Tenencia y Portacion de Armas".( Constitutional Carry to Bear and Carry Arms".
I haven't seen the video yet, but I'm glad for this video. I don't know not many people talk about this topic
@@rondamon4408 thank you for pointing it out. Im sure you will enjoy the video.
Great video Paul. Loads of great info...gracias.
@@OurLifeinParaguay thank you. Good to have you here!
From a health and Paleo view point I think Paraguay has it all. People can move to Paraguay and get healthy. There is 4 important things in life - Health, family, freedom and integrity.
Also, I think the laws in Paraguay surrounding calibre ownership is more to do with groups being able to amass weapons for government coup. This law is common in many countries which have had a unstable history (probably caused by the US, but I digress...)
Note : The closer to Paleo Man (or his good wife) that we get the healthier we become.
@@adelarsen9776 wonderful words. Thank you so much. A lot of truth in these words! As for the gun laws, i agree, governments here can be short lived if they try to screw with people’s lives. You could see that in the past 4 years. If people thought certain laws were ridiculous, then they just ignored them and the government had to accept what the people wanted. That is just how government should act. The government is working for the people. And not the other way round!
@@HaveYourADVENTURE You are so so lucky. And that's coming from me as a cattle rancher on an island in the south Pacific. Thank you.
@@adelarsen9776 good to have you here 🙌🏼
Great video. Very informative
@@davidward1729 thank you, i put my heart and soul into this one 🙌🏼
Good video! Great information.
@@scottminshall6420 thank you, im glad i can inform!
Paraguay's gun laws are not the most relaxed in Latin America. Costa Rica and Panama have less restrictions and lower prices as far as firearms go.
@@jayhizzle5765 thanks for your input on this. I have been to Panama and COsta Rica as well. From what i can see is that all three countries have about the same laws regarding gun purchase, carry and use. Overall, Paraguay is more armed than both of those countries and the gun culture is a bit more prevalent. I can’t really talk about the price though. As for immigration, Paraguay is the easiest / cheapest country in all of Latin America to get a permanent residency and there are no long term requirements to keep the residency. That, in combination with a territorial tax system, makes it into a great option for a plan B residency setup.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Property seems to be pretty pricey, I was looking for cheaper residency but I can't afford these prices, 180.000 dollars for a small aparment in Asuncion? Damn, what do you suggest for cheaper housing? Oh you haven't mentioned organized crime, cities like Pedro Juan Caballero and Capitán Bado are very dangerous because of the narcos.
@@DaniboyBR2 yes Asuncion is an expensive city. It’s also one of the best infrastructure in the region. Places on the countryside are a lot cheaper though. Paraguay mostly attracts people who like to live in more rural areas. I am working on a new video were im talking about properties in further rural areas but with still good connections. As for those two border towns that you mentioned, i think border towns all over Latin America are usually not the best places to live. I have not heard of a single Expat who was affected by any of these border town dealings, but i also don’t know a single expat who would wanna live there.
@@HaveYourADVENTUREMmmm you havent seen the Constitutional Right to Bear Arms in Guatemala 🇬🇹. CR nor Panama even gets close to amount well arm citizen that are in Guatemala. Plus its ingrave in our Constitution
@@Rengulus i remember my time in Guatemala, my friends there kept guns in their cars and carried them when we went to unsafe areas
What about importing firearms kits, building a receiver, and creating a new firearm?
@@harveypolanski755 I like your way of thinking… there might not even be a law about that yet.
Good to stay informed!
@@AlexandraAllover this has been one of the biggest research i have ever done in this regard. I hope it is helpful to many.
Hi, it would be interesting to talk about the laws in case of use, self defense etc
@@starb5259 yea thank you for the suggestion. It’s a tricky topic, but I’ll see what i can do.
Thanks for the information!
@@leonidasmedeiros i am glad it is helpful. Are you thinking about Paraguay as a plan b?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE maybe! Im in Brazil, shit is going to the fan! But first i would like to know how is the gun legislation over the Argentina also…
@@leonidasmedeiros no go for argentina yet, we'll see what this new president does
@@leonidasmedeiros we are big Brazil fans but politically it is problematic. And gun law wise pretty tough. Paraguay way more relaxed. We will soon check out the laws in Argentina. We keep you posted
@@HaveYourADVENTURE paraguai is more relaxe about having a gun an being able to keep and bear arms, but in Brasil as a shooter and hunter you still can have those guns guns that you can not in paraguai like 762x51 and 556x45 and also 308win, probably not for a long time but we still have… Argentina does not have a gun as a subject in political fight, so the left and the right have guns and they have not lost any rights about it over the time….
Awesome info my dude I always learn so much from the vids you post :)
@@AmauriPoyntz im glad you liked it. Paraguay is an interesting place. What is your next travel destination?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE sure is and I want to go to Canada soon
@@AmauriPoyntz enjoy your travels then
@@HaveYourADVENTURE I'm hoping to go soon
Interesting video...Thanks !
@@FrenchMastiff im glad i can inspire! 🙏🏼
I'm glad I stumbled across your last video and then tuned in for this one as well. A few times you mentioned a "wild west lifestyle". You also mentioned revolvers. What calibers are revolvers chambered in and is it possible to have a lever action rifle in those calibers?
I'm not planning on moving, but I do find it fascinating.
@@Tex_I_Can im glad i can inspire. Yes revolvers are very common in Paraguay. As far as i understand there are no restrictions in caliber for pistols and revolvers. The caliber restrictions are mostly for rifles or semi automatic rifles. But even then, as long as you have a one shot rifle, you can also use bigger calibers.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE You answered my next question and that was about hunting, but a larger caliber big bore would be sufficient. Thank you so much for your response.
@@Tex_I_Can perfect, yes single shot hunting rifles have no restrictions. I guess part of the arms laws is they governments dont want you to have the power to overthrow them.
Great video buddy ✅ I'm very happy to have gotten my residency in Paraguay already, and will definitely look into gun ownership down there ✌️
@@thisiskimpark wonderful. Good to have you here. What made you take the move to get the Paraguayan residency?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE I had been thinking about doing it for years, and then you did it, and I just had to follow the Trausner 😎 I recommend your residency coaching to anybody who's on the fence. Just do it! 👍
@@thisiskimpark just wonderful 🙌🏼
What paraguay needs is more inexpensive Firearms. It used to be even non residents could purchase and carry the limitation on Military style Rifles bothers me given the fact that for most of it,s History Paraguay was a military dictatorship.
@@red9man2130 yea true that. We will see how the developments worldwide will change things in Paraguay. Due to conflicts in Europe, more people are asking for residency again. Who knows if that changes the gun situation too?
Paraguay and many other countries where guns are legal, don't have the buying power like the US.
Smaller populations of gun owners, smaller markets, more expensive i suspect.
@@whiterabit09 absolutely true. Guns are usually just bought by the wealthier residents. In my new video from today I even talk about how modern the Paraguay infrastructure is.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE can you do a video on the shooting ranges in Paraguay?
@@whiterabit09 i am actually working on one. Stay tuned. Maybe in a week or two.
Hey man I love the videos! You got yourself a subscriber after this one😎
Currently in USA but frequently ponder picking up and starting new.
I’m not saying I or anyone else should, BUT I’ve heard from a myriad of sources that paying a little “extra” can get you a lot of the things you want much faster. Things like citizenship, firearms, “waving” taxes on imports. Is this true? I don’t condone breaking the law, but I absolutely hear about these things taking place on a regular basis and wonder. In your experience or those that you know of, can people grease hands pretty well?
@@Colton-e5h The good thing about Paraguay is that the things i talk about in the video are the exact rules that will get you what you need. It is more relaxed with the official rules than many other countries in the world outside of the US. Now besides the official rules, what adds to the gun friendly culture is that rules and regulations are not a set in stone kinda thing in many Latin cultures. Like in most countries, corruption exist but in Paraguay it is a corruption of the people and not like in the US a corruption in high places. Makes it a bit more fair, i think. Just to give an example, some people compared Paraguay with the gun laws in California, and yes that might be true, but it is definitely easier and more common for people to have guns and live a gun centered lifestyle in Paraguay than in California.
1. Which is the most modern, best stocked gun store in Paraguay? 2. Are you allowed to make your own ammo? 3. If the guns on offer are not what you want, can you ask the gun stores to order them in for you? Thanks!
@@malthus101 camping 44 is one of the biggest official gun stores in Asuncion, Paraguay: maps.app.goo.gl/ru1CL3eub2V4WSpn6 2. Many people make their own ammo, but i am not sure about the lawfulness behind it. Shooting ranges generally refill and resell bullets. 3. You’d an go into gun stores and ask for certain guns and they will try to hep you get it. There is always a way.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Alright, thanks.
1-Chaco Outdoor/ 2-yes, but you must got an permission and powder, etc. are only on black market../ 3- No, but tou can got most guns, just expensive. A semi 223 is about usd 6.000
@@edhiebert can you order Glocks? Sig Sauer? Berettas etc? thanks
@@malthus101 yes, no problem also CZ and al turkey’s gun’s
5:19 So basically Paraguay is a police state where you’re allowed to own some guns, but the government wants to maintain an absolute advantage in firepower because… “screw you civilian!”
@@hapaperspective it is an unfortunate occurrence worldwide. Some US states still offer full freedom when it comes to gun ownership but most places outside the US are very restricted. Of all those places, paraguay still offers a lot of freedoms.
The US doesn't allow civilians to own weapons that civilians could use to defeat the military on the battlefield either. You could probably use guerilla warfare and the same tactics as the Ukrainians are using against Russia to fight a war between the US government and armed civilians, but you can't win in an open battle. That should be very obvious.
I live in Sweden, that has a very pathetic gun law, almost as bad as the UK, but NO government anywhere will allow civilians to own weapons that they could easily use to defeat the military.
Had a glock 19 gen 4 that i bought in Paraguay. Which cost me about $2,400 total with 2 cases of good american bullets. That was in 2021. The following year got me a glock 17 gen 5 That was about $2600 equipped the same both has a red laser adaptors and another case of bulllets. Just to give everyone an idea how overprice guns are in Paraguay.
@@waltergutierrez7837 hey thanks for sharing the prices. It’s good to know what to expect. Unfortunately the current import ban has not helped. I am sure for a while things will stay expensive. As with many things in Paraguayan politics though, things tend to calm down after a while and new ways will be found. So let’s hope for that.
Can you buy a gun while on temporary residency, or do you need to wait till you get permanent residency?
@@DittersGustav good question, as far as i understand, you need to have the permanent residency in order to buy guns but i would be talking to the residency helper and see if there are any exceptions to that rule.
Gun laws are complicated here in the US as they are in all other countries. Example: indiana has constitutional carry, however that is not valid in many areas and in other certain states which require a license and a reciprocal agreement between said party states. I have a lifetime license to carry which was available b4 constitution carry, and still yet is not accepting in certain states. And there is so much more.. Unfortunately many people don't know or even care about restrictions which could land people in jail!
@@Count_Smegulla thanks for letting us know. It is interesting to see that the laws are so different from State to State.
Hey dude nice video. Can you do a vidéo and tell us were do you live in Paraguay or witch best place to leave. Have a house like the one you have and tell us prices arroud the country. Thanks man
@@lorenzoc3751 thank you, yea i am working already on more videos on Paraguay. I just released a video on my channel talking about our time in Hernandarias and the bigger cities. Check it out. More to come soon.
Do you get rights to Purchase and even carry permit with Temporary Residencey card after just 90-120 days or only after Permanent Residency after 2 years? Is it easy to go anywhere outside big city & rent a room to live someone's house or shed/barn or something just give them cash each month? Do most have wifi or not outside city? Does gov seem stable there and banks would you have to transfer money to bank there or for Temporary Residency they need to see proof of small income per month or what? Does Permanent Residency mean you have to give up original citenship? Is natural food plentiful & what about water sources how clean or must you buy bottle water if not near a clean mountain stream or we'll?
@@DanTheWolfman hey these are great questions. Overall Paraguay is a pretty resource rich country. Lots of cattle and fresh water. Great water reserves. Easy to dig a well and have drinking water. You can already buy guns even with the temporary residency. Banks and ATMs are common but people generally also accept cash. Wi-Fi in the cities is very fast and in the suburbs it depends. Fiber optic cables are coming everywhere. Even the countryside. But if thats not enough, Elon Musk is starting Starlink soon. It’s already working well in the neighboring countries and will come to PY any time now. It’s cheaper than the US too. I will release a new video on the living conditions of Paraguay coming weekend. So stay tuned for that. Till then check out my playlist on Paraguay on my channel.
@HaveYourADVENTURE thank you check mine too on all things pistols and revolvers and martial arts/ Jiujitsu Playlists
@@HaveYourADVENTURE you are sure of the temporary being able to that is big deal? It would be in top 3 or 5 Plan B countries? BELIZE would take almost 1.5 years
@@DanTheWolfman lets put it this way, i know people with the temporary residency who were able to buy guns in official gun stores. Now knowing that, it is still hard to determine if they just got them, because the gun store owner was motivated enough to sell the guns, or because the law actually allows the guns to be sold to temporary residents. I will do some more digging into that topic, but i can already tell you that it has been done before and it can be done again.
@@DanTheWolfman nice, i got a friend in Florida who is a JiuJitsu trainer. Id love to get into it, just havent had a long enough stay in one location to sign up for training somewhere. But you can do it in Paraguay. They have places here.
Hello, what about crossbows? Are they allowed?
@@alrent2992 it’s a great question. To be honest I’m not sure about that one. Generally speaking there are not many regulations in Paraguay at all. I assume, for as long as you are not running around with it in public places with lots of people around, nobody might say anything.
I would love to know what a small caliber is in Paraguay. There are ar15 which shoot 6.5 and 6.8mm bullets which are wonderful for hunting. Also, we have a round called the .300 blackout. It requires a unique chamber, and fires a 7.62mm bullet. Ballistically similar to the 7.62x39, but totally incompatible.
Might want to check on the comment about .223 inches and 5.56mm at the 5:20 mark. While .223 and 5.56 are technically different, they are really almost identical. Any gun with a 5.56 chamber will also shoot .223. Any gun with a .223 chamber is 99% likely to be safe firing 5.56. Ballistically, the two are almost identical.
I believe many African countries have military prohibitions, but penetration is usually not a requirement for the round. How does Paraguay deal with the similarities of 7.62x51 NATO and the .308 since they are almost identical?
@@sierraharvester thanks for pointing that out. .223 is the upper limit when it comes to semi automatic rifles (full automatics are forbidden). When it comes to the differences between .223 and 5.56, they are indeed very similar but .223 is weaker. A gun made for 5.56 can shoot .223 but one made for .223 should not load and shoot 5.56. It might work but it’s not good for the gun and can lead to failure and injury of the shooter. So i guess they allow .223 coz it is weaker and might not penetrate the protective vests as easily. This is regarding semi automatic rifles. When it comes to hunting rifles, that are single shot only, you are allowed to use bigger caliber, including 5.56. We are talking here official rules only, in reality there is not much control in this regard. Many gun stores will sell you ammo, without even asking about your gun owners permit. I hope that helps.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE yes, thank you very much. In the US we have an organization known as SAAMI, which publishes specifications. All modern .223 rifles within SAAMI specs will safely fire 5.56. Furthermore, there is a chamber called .223 Wylde, which is designed to shoot both, and tends to produce really accurate rifles, assuming the rest of the rifle is crafted correctly.
@@sierraharvester thank you for clearing that up. I’ve heard some rifles have problems with it but it seems like the new ones will work just fine.
Realistically, each person should contact the manufacture of their rifle to see if it was built within SAAMI specification. My personal tolerance, is that I trust most rifles from major manufactures, built within the last 25 years. Even then, it would be good to check a rifle with a go, no go, and headspace gauge, if you wanted to do proper due diligence.
@@sierraharvester seems like the way to go
What does ammo cost per round? Can you get reloading components?
@@johnauberry1500 for the 9mm you pay around 1 USD per round. There is plenty of people who reload and plenty of material on the market to do so.
So you can import recharging machines without any problems, is any kind of license or course required?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE 9:19
@@jolufepi that is a good question but i do not have the answer to that. If you want you can do a one on one call with me and i can connect you with the people who are doing the gun imports to Paraguay. They will be able to help you with all the requirements.
can you go around to different shooting ranges to show the shooting culture
@@kenjohnson4461 thanks for the idea, yes i might just do that. Maybe even in all of SOuth America. I will probably talk about gun culture in Brazil, Uruguay, Chile & Argentina as well. Stay tuned for that!
Couldn't you do something like "sell" your gun to a shop in Paraguay, from the US, then you ship it to them, and when they get the gun then they hold it until you show up by a certain time limit to buy it back? All above board of course!
@@ciscoterres717 thinking outside the box, i like it. I am not sure if the shops are allowed to import guns as there are general import bans on guns. The only way you can import it is when you move to Paraguay
That would be my plan out of Europe. But if there's a general import ban on firearms, how do gun brokers/dealers aquire their inventory. To some point they have to be imported, since Paraguay has no gun industry.
@@user-cm6tj2he4b that is true, the current “ban” is probably not a permanent solution. Things will ease up again over the next few months
@@HaveYourADVENTURE what do think of setting up one? I'm in the engineering manufacturing industry. Or is that a bridge to far?
@@user-cm6tj2he4b i think it would be an interesting path to go!
Does the carry permit only apply to concealed carry or can you open carry too?
@@dustincarner7427 open carry is only allowed on your own property or if you work in security or law enforcement. Everyone else can do concealed carry.
can you buy a .45 acp gun like the 1911? Also can tourists use the shooting range there?
thanks
@@jonhyjfk yes for the shooting range as a tourist. You will have to bring an ID and it will work. As for the gun, i will check on that and get back to you!
Se pueden comprar pistolas o revólveres de todos los calibres incluye eso la 45 ACP, de hecho yo tuve una CZ 97B registrada a mi nombre
@@JossGarr-o7b gracias
@@JossGarr-o7b gracias por confirmar!
@@jonhyjfk i can confirm now that you can buy the 1911 with .45 cap at gun stores in Paraguay. Here is a short from Camping 44, one of the biggest gun stores in Asuncion: th-cam.com/users/shorts7wiFQojOPYk?si=kNBcxWNWlxU6z2hg
GoodVideo. Very beutiful place Paraguay.
But i most add that their gun laws are more restrive than Guatemala's Gun Laws 🇬🇹. 1. To start the Right to bear arms is im our constitution Art.38. 2. We can posses and Carry any type of fire arm with no restriction in calibers. 3. The restriction is for, as in the US, automatic rifles & machine Guns. Thats are catalogued as "Exclusivas de Uso Militar y de las Fuerzas Armadas". Other than that as long for the gun laws ther is NONE restriction in calibrers nor number of weapons a citizen can own.
@@Rengulus thank you for sharing your experience with Guatemala. It is good to see options in different Latin American countries.
Thank you so much... Interested in this lovely country ... how can i or can I import my dogs from Canada
@@subdawg1331 dog import is perfectly possible. Or do you mean guns, that works too! We have an import company that we work with. If you want some more details let’s do a one on one walk with the link in the description of this video.
I cant think of a acceptable Buffalo rifle that would not penitra a bullet resistance vest. I have a few vest excluding a intre vest. My 338 and 257 Weatherby will zip right through. And depending on the type of Buffalo neither are buff rifles.
@@tbjtbj4786 true, for buffalo hunting you are allowed bigger caliber, as long as the gun is a hunting rifle and has manual reload. Not in semi automatics though.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE oh ok. Thats what I would want any way.
The only sim auto i would like to keep are my old duty weapons. Just really for sentiment relying one them for 20 years. Just usto having them.
Given the import restrictions. What firearms manufacturers are operating in Paraguay? Whould this be a business model that could be created? The United States has many important restrictions aswell. However firearms that are manufactured within the United States are exempt. Would a citizen in Paraguay be allowed to set up a manufacturing facility for firearms? Does Paraguay need an amunition manufacturing facility?
Interesting.
@@iankelly3479 i love the way you think! The import of guns has been made a bit harder with the new President of Paraguay. So it has been a very recent development. As far as i know, Paraguay currently doenst have an arms manufacturing facilities. But you are right, maybe that is a market that still needs to be explored.
@HaveYourADVENTURE Absolutely, it could be a very lucrative opportunity. And with all that is happening globally. It could become a necessity to do so. Having production of military, police and citizen firearms and Amunition. With, of course, the ability to export. Creating safe and legal channels for citizens to obtain arms and amunition. Would also help to curb illegal activity by criminals. And eliminating black market sales, including smuggling. Then, background checks and carry permits would be the norm. This makes things safe for all.
@@iankelly3479 are you in the business and looking for new opportunities?
So for gun rights Paraguay you are saying is the best country outside of the US?
@@MitchC357 if you are looking for a second residency in Latin America and still keep your right to bear arms, then Paraguay is probably your best bet. Easy immigration, fairly relaxed laws and people are even more relaxed about them. In my newest video that I posted today I even talk about the modern infrastructure you will get in Paraguay
Is there a legal process to making your own gun there. Is so what is it?
@@guitardude9501 that is a good question. I am sure there are options to do so but i am not a specialist in that field. I can recommend you book a one on one call with me and we can talk about your options here. I have people that i can recommend.
Hey friend. Im from Argentina the guns laws of most of latin American country are really dumb. In Paraguay you can go to ciudad del este or other places and purchase a ak 47 or a .50 caliber machine gun. I think with new foreigner residents and gun owners of Paraguay the can start a cultural change against this laws
@@facundonieto6139 yes the laws and reality are not very much aligned. Let’s hope for a positive change there.
How cheap can you get a home in Paraguay? Is it very expensive?
@@MitchC357 thanks for the question. It really depends on the lifestyle you want to live. There is a variation form cheap to very expensive. In the newest video that i posted today i talk about the modern cities of Paraguay and the apartments that you can buy there. Maybe check out that video and then we can talk about your particular situation.
Great video, I wonder if .308, .300 blk and 7.62x39 is legal? It would be cool to import a nice 7.62x39 ak and an .308 rifle if moving. Great clarification but that brings up more questions given the seemingly non sensical nature of those laws lol. Seems to be common a thing, politicians writing non sense laws because didn’t take the time to understand what they’re criminalizing lol I find it interesting that they have a requirement for rifles not being able to penetrate armor, that seems like it would make most rifles illegal but rifles seem to not be, so are they just like randomly deciding certain rounds are ok? As I think most if not all rifles rounds will penetrate level IIIa armor including .223. Level III starts to stop 5.56, there really isnt any armor category that will stop .223 but not 5.56. You’re standard 55 grain 5.56 just a bit higher pressure and penetrating still a bit further out at distance. I feel those laws are maybe written by someone that doesn’t fully understand firearms lol I’m not sure if that is good or bad thing. It sounds like the laws might be more liberal if the govt there knew what they writing about lol You can fire 5.56 through most .223 rifles and there are hybrid chambers like .223 wylde because they are so similar. I saw a gun shop in video with what looked like .308 rifles but it was an old video. You can also fire .308 and 7.62x51 through the same rifles for the most part I think. It would be kinda funny if .308 was legal but 7.62x51 wasn’t given the “civilian” 308 essentially the same thing but actually slightly hotter then nato spec. So .308 definitely not less armor piercing lol Paraguay sounds great despite the odd seemingly contradictory laws. It seems like there are ok work arounds to get what you want.
@@brandonlind5700 i love the detail of your analysis here. It also seems like you already answered your own question. I personally do not think that the law maker really understand what it is they are doing. We just have to kinda pick up the pieces and see what we can make out of it. If it truly is of your concern to get the detailed information, i can try to connect you to the right person. Feel free to to contact me directly with a one on one call and we can see where that gets us.
question here, I'm having a hard time choosing what country is better to go to considering both have gun privileges, I guess. would it be the Czech Republic or Paraguay? Considering civil liberties and maybe better women lol...
@@SteveSmith-lk1tb hey good question. I have been to both places. I have never lived in Czech Republic but i am native to the neighboring Austria and i have a pretty good understanding of the European lifestyle you will get there. Paraguay is my residency since 2021 and i got a pretty good understanding of life in South America ever since. Now that being said, both options could be interesting for the right kind of person. They are different in nature. It comes down to if you prefer a European lifestyle or a Latin American lifestyle. Two very different cultures. I would tru to research what it is you are more looking for. Gun laws are pretty positive in both places and women, well, again two very different types here, is probably a personal preference thing. I do not know how hard it is to get Czech residency but i can tell you, Paraguayan residency is one of the easiest in the world. We literally just started it because it seemed like a convenient backup residency, good to have and now we enjoy being here, more than we originally thought. So if that is something interesting to you, we could meet up for a call and talk about it a bit. The link for booking a call is in the description. Looking forward to it.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Thanks for the advise, I did my research and there is a big test that czechs have to take in order to get firearms permit, they also have better gun options I think, I don't know if I still have to take the dybbyk shot in order to get citizenship coming from the us, I might just consider moving to another red state with fewer people... where I am it is getting to crowed. country living is better than city living.
@@SteveSmith-lk1tb yea its a tough decision.
how do I smuggle guns and ammo for me
@@josholiver7873 not really something that should be discussed in a public forum… but yea, are the legal ways to import the guns not an option for you?
If i understand you.correctly, .there is a two-week waiting period when you buy a gun. Long gun ownership is restricted to country dwellers or members of gun clubs also caliber restrictions for same. Is there an actual gun registry maintained by the state?....very high guns and ammo prices extremly high is designed to limit those with guns imho. Really doest sound all that gun friendly to me...i imagine it sounds very liberal to Europeans since guns are pretty much unavailable to most in the EU......doesnt sound too great to me.....but to each his own i suppose...
@@framusburns-hagstromiii808 yes you summarized it perfectly, it is what it is. Not comparable with the freedoms you enjoy in some US states but outside of the US, this is probably the most favorable condition you will find. Add to this the rather more relaxed attitude towards laws and regulations and you will find one of the most armed Latin county in the world. Not great as a plan A but a great plan B for sure.
.223 and 556 are close to the same.
@@babarr23 true that, and still for some reason one is allowed and the NATO one isnt. I assume it has political reasons.
You get private Army down there.
@@454FatJack anything money can buy ;)
If you can't have nato caliber whats the glock 19 chamber in? Here 9x19 is a nato caliber
@@tbjtbj4786 true that. Yea 9mm is very common. I guess i meant to say Nato caliber for rifles. Basically they dont want you to have strong caliber and automatic weapons in case youa re planning to overthrow the government. That happens in some of these countries.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE you said 223. 223 and 308, 30-06, 7x57 etc are all sporting destinations for military caliber.
I more of a gun nut studied them for years have been a hunter since I was a kid and a retired leo.
Run a family cattle and horse farm with my dad.
If I was in good enough shape I would love to be down there. Been taking to a few younger family members about it.
Whats the average size cattle ranch? Just general noting needs to be specific
And do the ranch s seem to make a good living? And can you start a hunting camp? Kinda like the African safari?
If you know?
Just in general. Were I can tell them. That would be what they would want to do.
@@tbjtbj4786 these are all good questions. I think cattle ranchers are some of the best businesses in Paraguay. As for the sizes i wouldnt know but if you are ever interested in details, i could connect you with immigration helpers who do real estate and help with purchasing land. I am sure it would be possible to buy some land and do safaris there. Would be an interesting business model! I think if you want to talk about it just go ahead and book a one on one call with me with the link in the description and we can see where this is getting us.
@@HaveYourADVENTUREi am trying to talk to some family members now and running this by them.
Trying to get a idea if they would be interested.
If they areci would like to move down as multiple family's kinda together to try and make one big ranch so to speak.
For health reasons its really going to depend on them more than me.
If it looks possible I will get intuch.
@@tbjtbj4786 sounds like a plan. Keep me posted 🙌🏼
"Reload" range ammo not refill
@@MAX5WM thank you. So it is reload the pistol but also reload the ammo?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE yes reload cartridges.
@@MAX5WM thank you
Hell yeah brother. Come get you some freedom.
Freedom is the way to go!
how about coming for hunt with my own toys? thx J
Provavelmente algum dos meus primos vai te roubar 😂😂😂
@@lootlovers-oluz9534 he didn't say what he would be hunting....... maybe he likes hunting primos😏
@@nathanburdett1202 he can Hunt whatever he wants, this is south America.
But he not gonna go back to US if he kill one priminho, at least not in one piece complete you know, close and sealed coffin/casket 😂
@@johanfonwinkle gun import is possible but a tough process. Maybe you’ll find yourself a good toy in Paraguay.
@@lootlovers-oluz9534 sure sure we are so scare of your cousins lol
Do bows and muzzloarders need the same paper work as a normal gun?
@@Slyassassin34 i assume not, but im not so sure about these two. It might be a god question to ask an immigration helper once you are ready to make the big move.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE I appreciate you responding in your opinion. Do you have to be wealthy to move and live in Paraguay? Could your average American Joe move there and work there comfortably?
@@Slyassassin34 great question. Life in South America does come with a bit of a discount compared to the US. That definitely helps. Now when it comes to work, that’s a whole different scenario. Local jobs are not always paid well and then the prices would surly be steep compared to your income. Best deals get people working for overseas companies. Working online or having some special skills that are highly sought after in Paraguay. I hope that helps
When you said liberal us gun laws.
I thought you ment the most un gun friendly states. Gun rights liberal normally means bad.
What kind of hunting is down there?
Hunting rifles are more powerful than 5.56/223
@@tbjtbj4786 thanks for the correction, yea its a bit tricky to differentiate between liberal states and liberal gun law states. Basically means the opposite =) hunting rifles are allowed to have larger caliber. You can get almost any caliber, as long as it is a single shot and need to manually reload.
Nas fronteiras é um lugar bem perigoso ainda, porem é o local com cocaina mais barato do mundo (e de qualidade)
@@lootlovers-oluz9534 legal!
Sounds too restrictive to me
@@pewpewbbqs it has many restrictions and can’t compete with some US states but if you are looking for a Plan B in Latin AMerica, it might be your best bet.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Fair point
That where. Butch Cassidy . Sun Dance kid . . ? . Was a Cassidy here Prescott az . . Died . Flash Flood . . White Spar . .
@@jamesellis2784 Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid had there last shootout in Bolivia, just north of Paraguay. I was there, not at the same time =), but at the location in Bolivia. Also went to the last place Che Guevara was alive, also in Bolivia. It seems like thats where all the gun enthusiasts go to die.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE Cassidy. Here .86305. Died same day Paul Newman. Died . Bolivia . THX
😂 don't tell them that 5.56 and 223 are virtually identical
exactly! =)
Wait till he finds out about owning a tank😮.
@@mutiny_on_the_bounty niiiiceee! That is an option too =) love it and super useful
No fan of the "you can not have anything better than we do" government
@@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus are you referring that to the gun laws being most liberal in the US or that PY is one of the most liberal gun law country in Latin America?
@HaveYourADVENTURE im reffering to the paraguayan Gouvernement not allowing suppresors and any good caliber carbines
@ ah yea. That is an unfortunate worldwide dilemma. They know they are doing a bad job and they are all afraid of being overthrown by strong men with strong guns. The good thing about PY is that there is the rules of the government and then there is the open market of choosing whatever it is you desire.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if you are reffering to the black market, i maybe know somebody who could know somebody that could get you an m4 and all that fun stuff, in call of duty ofc
@@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus all is possible in Paraguay, it is just a question of money and connections. The good thing about Paraguay though is that also the regular laws regarding the Guns is fairly liberal and one can be well protected legally. I appreciate that aspect.
I definitely see your point to wait to see what the election outcome is up here. There is no point in spending the money to move up here if it all completely goes full SHTF. Kind of wait out the proverbial shit storm shit storm if you will.
@@srbontrager yea it seems like a good strategy. I will still be around by the end of the year. Let me know if it becomes more of an urgency… and if not, ill be coming back to the US mayflower in 2025 ;)
Welcome back if and when you come back!
Liberal States in America are very restrictive when it comes to gun rights !
For sure, liberal states and liberal gun laws seem to be at the opposite spectrum of each other.
You really need to learn how to hold a pistol.
@@Drylogic_kills what should i have done differently, i thought i did a good job with the Glock. Revolver on the other hand, it was my first time shooting that.
So, long answer short, sell your guns in your country and slam down 3-4 times for the same gun, if it even available. There goes the UZIs, MP5, ARs and AKs. Senor' you may have a single shot bolt action .22 rifle and the bullets cost $2 each. Hmm, not so sure Paraguay isn't more like Para-Gay.
@@Gunoke-fd6bc when you say it like that, doesn’t sound like the best deal… 😂 but in all seriousness yes, thats what you get and yes, i get it, not ideal. My first choice would be to defend your gun rights in the US… and if everything collapses get yourself a plan b in paraguay!
Hard pass
@@762cat its not ideal but do you have a better option outside of the US?
@@HaveYourADVENTURE when the shit hits the fan, it’s gonna happen everywhere
Not even to the halfway point when I'm reassured that my choice to remain in the USA is the correct one.
@@hornett22 the US is truly the most freedom loving country with the most liberal gun laws. Though should things ever go south, Paraguay is probably second when it comes to those freedoms, for sure your best bet in Latin America
The way things are looking in the USA probably soon fire arms will be banned I’m watching this video because Paraguay is my contingency plan let’s wait and see
@@zombie18d Paraguay is definitely a great plan B. Let’s hope for the best.
@@HaveYourADVENTURE if things head to the socialist side I will for sure be contacting you for consulting I’m a fluent Spanish speaking and will probably be looking for a out of the city house to allocate my self and my family thanks