PROARMAS

Private civil association

PROARMAS

Founded| June 23, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-06-23)[1]
Type| Non-governmental, nonprofit organization
Purpose| To preserve, protect, and defend the armed self defense rights
Headquarters| Campo Grande,
Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil[1]

Founder

| Marcos Zborowski Pollon[1]

Vice President

| André Bedin Pirajá
Website| www.proarmasbrasil.com.br

PROARMAS, officially Associação Nacional Movimento Pro Armas (AMPA)[1] is a private voluntary association, non-profit or political and nationwide, with headquarters in the municipality of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, whose main purpose is the promotion of actions aimed at ensuring the right to self-defense.[2][3][4]

## History

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PROARMAS was conceived by lawyer Marcos Zborowski Pollon, as a way of defending the constitutional principles of the right to life and self-defense through the right to keep and bear arms.[2][4]

## Actions

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PROARMAS undertakes actions to disseminate and clarify the population in general and the official bodies involved with public security regarding the right to life and legitimate defense through the publication of clarification pamphlets,[5] face-to-face visits to security and law agencies (FPB, FHP, EB, OAB) and shooting sports clubs in each of the Brazilian States.[6]

PROARMAS also acts at the judicial level, for example, entering as amicus curiae in the "Direct Action of unconstitutionality 6,675" against the decrees published by President Jair Bolsonaro[7] that aim to reduce the bureaucracy of procedures for the acquisition, registration, possession and carry of firearms, accessories and ammunition for those citizens duly qualified under current legislation in Brazil.[8]

## Manifestation

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PROARMAS has stablished July 9th (referring to the Constitutionalist Revolution) as a manifestation day to get together in Brasília[9] all citizens supporting the right to keep and bear arms; about 10,000 protesters gathered in the first edition in 2020.[10]

### First edition 2020

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Around 10,000 protesters (5,500 according to PROARMAS itself) gathered in the first edition of the event.[10][11] Protesters called the act "Walking for Freedom".[12]

### Second edition 2021

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The claim about the possibility of a "Brazilian Second Amendment" was registered by some media outlets;[13] in the 2021 edition, organizers estimate that around 20,000 people participated. The demonstration took place along the same lines as the previous year without any incident.[14][15][16]

### Third edition 2022

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In the 2022 edition, organizers estimate that between 35,000 and 40,000 people participated. The demonstration, like the previous ones, took place along the same lines and without any incident.[17][18][19]

### Fourth edition 2023

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In the 2023 edition, the organizers estimate that the number of participants will be similar to that of the first edition (5,500 according to PROARMAS itself). The demonstration, like the previous ones, took place along the same lines and without any incident.[20]

## See also

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* Viva Brazil Movement
* Gun Owners of America
* National Rifle Association of America
* National Association for Gun Rights (USA)
* Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership
* Overview of gun laws by nation

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "Associacao Nacional Movimento Pro Armas-Ampa". cnpj.biz. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
2. ^ a b PROARMAS. "Quem somos". proarmasbrasil.com.br. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
3. ^ "LIDERANÇAS - PRO ARMAS – MOVIMENTO". cursodetiro.org. 2020-12-01. Archived from the original on 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
4. ^ a b Bruna Lima (2021-04-26). "Desarmamento perverte a história do constitucionalismo, afirma Marcos Pollon". Terça Livre. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
5. ^ "CARTILHA DO PORTE DE TRÂNSITO" (PDF). PROARMAS. 2020-05-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
6. ^ Folha Web (2020-09-21). "Coordenador do Movimento Pró Armas cumpre agenda em Boa Vista". FOLHA BV. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
7. ^ Rosa Weber (2021-04-12). "MEDIDA CAUTELAR NA AÇÃO DIRETA DE INCONSTITUCIONALIDADE 6.675" (PDF). Supreme Federal Court. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
8. ^ Daniel Fernandes (2021-02-12). "Governo altera decretos e amplia facilidades de compra e registro de armas". CNN Brazil. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
9. ^ Marcos Pollon (2020-07-10). I encontro PROARMAS pela LIBERDADE! [First PROARMAS meeting for liberty!] (video). Brasília: YouTube. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
10. ^ a b Redação JC (2020-07-09). "Advogado rio-clarense participa de manifestação do Movimento Pró Armas em Brasília". Jornal Cidade. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
11. ^ Willian Matos (2020-07-09). "Manifestantes pró-armas ocupam Esplanada dos Ministérios" [Pro-gun protesters occupy Esplanada dos Ministérios]. jornaldebrasilia.com.br. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
12. ^ Willian Matos (2020-07-09). "Movimento pró-armas se manifesta na Esplanada dos Ministérios" [Pro-gun movement demonstrates on the Esplanada dos Ministérios]. jornaldebrasilia.com.br. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
13. ^ "Armamentistas fazem ato em Brasília; ativistas pró-desarmamento reagem" [Armamentists carry out an act in Brasília; pro-disarmament activists react]. metropoles.com. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
14. ^ "Manifestação pró-armas reúne apoiadores de Bolsonaro em Brasília" [Pro-gun demonstration brings together Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília]. jovempan.com.br. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
15. ^ "Ato pró-armas reúne apoiadores de Bolsonaro em Brasília" [Pro-gun event brings together Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília]. poder360.com.br. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
16. ^ "Grupo faz manifestação pró-armas em Brasília" [Group holds pro-gun demonstration in Brasília]. g1.globo.com. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
17. ^ "Grupo faz manifestação pró-armas em Brasília" [Group holds pro-gun demonstration in Brasília]. g1.globo.com. 2022-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
18. ^ "Grupo pró-armas protesta em Brasília: "Caminhamos por liberdade"" [Pro-gun group protests in Brasília: “We walk for freedom”]. metropoles.com. 2022-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
19. ^ "Grupo realiza manifestacao a favor das armas em Brasilia" [Group holds demonstration in favor of weapons in Brasília]. poder360.com.br. 2022-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
20. ^ Fábio Sakamoto (2023-07-09). "Polícia Militar garante segurança à caminhada ProArma na Esplanada" [Military Police ensure safety at the ProArma walk on the Esplanada]. dfnamidia.com.br. Retrieved 2024-06-12.

## External links

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* Official website
* Ato pró-armas em Brasília
* Reunião com o Movimento Pró-Armas Brasil Archived 2021-05-14 at the Wayback Machine
* OAB Rondônia recebe Movimento Pró Armas para tratar de porte para a advocacia
* Presidente da OAB/RN recebe representante nacional do Movimento Pró-Armas Archived 2021-05-13 at the Wayback Machine
* Diretorias da OAB/MS e CAAMS recebem Presidente Nacional e Diretor-Regional do Movimento Pró-Armas Brasil
* Comitiva Pró-Armas visita Comando da PMRO Archived 2021-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
* Olyntho coordena reuniões do Movimento Pró Armas com vários órgãos no Tocantins
* Empresário são-carlense participa do “Movimento Pró-Armas” em Brasília

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