A posse e o porte de armas no Brasil: Uma análise à luz do estatuto do desarmamento e do pacote anticrime (lei nº 13.964/2019)

Abstract

This scientific article aimed to address the institution of firearm possession and carrying in light of the Disarmament Statute (Law No. 10.826/2003) and the Anti-Crime Package (Law No. 13.964/2019), with an emphasis on the legal and social implications of these legislations for public security in Brazil. The research was conducted through a critical analysis of the current legislation, adopting bibliographic research as a methodological procedure and the deductive method to enable a logical and in-depth investigation of the studied phenomena. An analysis was carried out covering everything from the concept of firearms to the central aspects of the Disarmament Statute, which was enacted with the intention of reducing violence and crime rates in Brazil, establishing norms for the control, possession, and carrying of firearms. Additionally, an analysis was conducted on the Anti-Crime Package (Law No. 13.964/2019), which introduced significant modifications in various areas of criminal and procedural law, including issues related to firearm possession and carrying. Thus, this article not only described the legal aspects of both legislations but also critically analyzed the impact of these changes on crime rates, public security, and society’s perception of firearm use. The research also sought to explore how the concept of security has evolved within the Brazilian context, reflecting on the implications of these laws for the construction of an effective public security policy, considering both the advantages and risks involved in widespread firearm access.