Dear Editor,
I wish to once again send out a call to the Ministry of Home Affairs along with the Guyana Police Force to review the licences for firearm licence holders. I wrote a similar letter five years ago, but to date have not seen any intervention.
I know of several licensed firearm owners who brandish their weapons in public places, threaten to shoot people when in an argument and who possess an uneven temper. Some licensed owners are also handicapped or too old to carry a firearm. I really do think that one should pass a medical check-up to become the owner of a licensed firearm.
A similar situation applies in the case of drivers’ licences. There are too many people drinking and speeding on the major roadways of Guyana. Lots of the drivers are either too young or acquire their licences by questionable means.
I am looking forward to some changes for a better year ahead.
Yours faithfully,
Andrieko Basir
