Police, FLA taking tough stance against gun salutes

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Police, FLA taking tough stance against gun salutes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) are warning firearm holders to desist from the illegal practice of using their weapons to perform gun salutes. In a joint statement, both entities indicated that this...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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