What are the Laws in Colombia (the country) regarding firearm possession?

<h3>What are the Laws in Colombia (the country) regarding firearm possession?</h3>

I am traveling from the US to Colombia. Is it legal to transport a pistol (checked luggage of course) to Colombia? If so, what are the laws regarding the carrying of this pistol in the country of Colombia?


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<p><i>Answer by juliman01</i><br/>Artículo 223.- Sólo en Gobierno puede introducir y fabricar armas, municiones de guerra y explosivos. Nadie podrá poseerlos ni portarlos sin permiso de la autoridad competente. Este permiso no podrá extenderse a los casos de concurrencia a reuniones políticas, a elecciones, o a sesiones de corporaciones públicas o asambleas, ya sea para actuar en ellas o para presenciarlas.

Los miembros de los organismos nacionales de seguridad y otros cuerpos oficiales armados, de carácter permanente, creados o autorizados por la ley, podrán portar armas bajo el control del Gobierno o de conformidad con los principios y procedimientos que aquella señale.

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Article 223 .- Only in government can introduce and manufacture weapons, ammunition and explosives. No one may own or carry without permission of the competent authority. This permit may not extend to cases of attendance at political meetings, elections, or meetings of public corporations or assemblies, whether to act on them or to witness them.

Members of the national security agencies and other official armed bodies of a permanent nature created or authorized by law, may bear arms under government control or in accordance with principles and procedures to this point.</p>
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