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Jonathan Schmidt arrived at Federal Police headquarters in the center of Rio de Janeiro with a travel bag carrying a golden pistol and seven rifles, one peeking out of the zipper.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is working to undo the pro-gun policies of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Citizens are now required to register firearms with the Federal Police, sparking fears of governmental weapon confiscation.
President Jair Bolsonaro tried to convert a country with few weapons into one where firearm ownership and lack of regulation meant personal freedom. Now, his successor Luiz Inácio Lula da