Argentine President Javier Milei’s decision to reduce the age of legal gun ownership to 18 from 21 has garnered support from the public. Many city residents say greater civilian access to firearms comes at the right time for those living in crime-stricken streets and may signal a shift in the country’s attitude toward gun ownership.
Since 2007, Argentina has focused on voluntary civilian disarmament, which many Argentinians say has helped criminals more than anyone else.
