# Mexican legislative proposals for security and firearms

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-legislative-proposals-for-security-and-firearms
> Updated: 2026-11-05T22:24:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Legislators in Mexico have introduced several initiatives aimed at enhancing public security and supporting law enforcement personnel.

In Baja California, the XXV Legislature approved a proposal to be sent to the Mexican Congress of the Union. This initiative seeks to reform the Federal Law on Firearms and Explosives to allow members of public security and justice institutions to carry firearms for personal self-defense outside of their official duties. The proposal includes requirements for special individual licenses, continuous training, and periodic evaluations, following fatal attacks against police officers in the region.

Additionally, members of the National Action Party (PAN) have introduced separate measures. In Tamaulipas, a proposal seeks to create a liquid contingency fund to provide immediate financial assistance to police officers injured in the line of duty or to the families of those killed. In the State of Mexico, a national agreement was presented to regulate firearm possession for individuals who pass strict controls, such as psychological exams and criminal background checks, including the implementation of a ballistic fingerprint registry.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: PAN legislators propose new security and firearm regulations in Mexico

PAN legislators in Mexico have proposed creating a contingency fund for injured police in Tamaulipas and establishing stricter regulations for legal firearm possession for self-defense.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pan-legislators-propose-new-security-and-firearm-regulations-in-mexico

### 2026-10-10: Baja California legislators propose off-duty firearm rights for police

Baja California legislators have proposed a federal reform to allow police and justice officials to carry firearms for personal self-defense while off-duty, following attacks on officers in the region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-legislators-propose-off-duty-firearm-rights-for-police

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