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Exactly! Check the forum there are a couple of recent threads about getting residency here (incl. what documents to bring etc.). Takes around 3 months until you get the permanent residency, but you get a type of temporary residency called precaria the day your application is received. Some will...

Female reincarnation of a former Buenos Aires resident and forum member?

probably "minutos obtenidos" - minutes you got extra. but 14400 would be a lot of minutes ... what company do you use?

Do you have automatic weapons? I though they were illegal here?

The closest Jumbo to Bariloche is in Osorno and the next large one is in Puerto Montt. Puerto Varas only has a small one (Disco/Vea size). Closest one to Mendoza is in Los Andes which is not far from the border. And Santiago has many and is worth a trip. If you are heading for the coast there is...

If you are ever on vacation near the border with Chile (Bariloche, Mendoza etc.) then check out one of the larger Jumbo supermarkets in Chile and fill your trunk.

So a quick recap: Bersa Thunder 380 Plus is ok. Also sold in the US, Europe etc. Based on the Walther PPK. Price (~5500), quality and caliber (.380 ACP) among other factors make it an interesting option for home defense. Alternatives are imported guns which are significantly more expensive...

Well said. FYI I am not a fan of the NRA as I feel they represent more the interest of the gun industry and not so much of the legit gun owners. But that is my personal opinion. I am also not a fan of hunting as I do not enjoy killing animals myself - but if others do enjoy it and do their...

So the training should include: familiarize yourself with unmonitored hiking paths across the border to have one or more escape routes after self defense.

I agree safe storage is a must. Also what is a gun worth if you cannot handle it in an extreme situations / high adrenaline situations and possibly in the dark - so regular training is also necessary.

I take it back. Looks like US embassies and consulates general only certify copies of US passports http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/notary_instructions.html

It was worth a try ...

Any US consulate or US embassy

Guys please back to the original question and maybe also the legal ramification when using a gun in self defense. I am not familiar with the local laws, yet.

While many of my neighbors have guns I am not aware of any gunshot accidents they had. Robbers shot an unarmed pregnant women in her arm a few houses down the road, though.

Thanks for all the feedback and info. What I was not asking for, is advice on whether to get a gun or not. I have taken a lot of time analyzing the specific factors here and considering the alternatives before making my decision. If you come to a different decision for yourself - good for you...

They did have Glock in the gun shop - did not see S&W.

I am not in BsAs ... so things might be different there. But here they were very helpful - the two times I went there (first with the initial application and then when the precaria was about to expire). I would just go to your migraciones office and talk to them.

That is good to know. And thanks for the tip buying it in the US.

That was my first question in the gun shop today. Here is what they told me: You need - CLU (Credencial de Legítimo Usario); fee: $1100 + DNI (from what I understand minimum permanent residence) + Medio de Vida Licito (proof of a legit income i.e. Bono de Sueldo, Pago Monotributo, Pago...