How is Gun control working for Jamaica?

[Worriedman]

Jamaican Drug War Rages

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Thousands of police and soldiers stormed the Jamaican ghettos where reggae was born Tuesday in search of a reputed drug kingpin wanted by the United States, intensifying a third day of street battles that have killed at least 30 people.

The masked gunmen fighting for underworld boss Christopher "Dudus" Coke say he provides services and protection — all funded by a criminal empire that seemed untouchable until the U.S. demanded his extradition.

It is illegal for anyone other than police and military personel to possess a firearm, or even ammunition in Jamaica.

Jamaican Gun Laws

In response to a sharply rising crime rate in Jamaica in the early 1970s, the government imposed complete gun prohibition. In fact, possession of a bullet meant a mandatory life sentence in prison. There was a special gun court where people would be tried in secret for gun possession offenses.

How is all this possible, they have laws against guns there?

[oldogy]

"When they outlaw guns, only the outlaws have guns." So very true.

oldogy