Two reforms to Costa Rica’s weapons and explosives law that have recently been proposed are being met with opposition from the country’s libertarian party.

One project aims to reduce the number of weapons that can be registered by an individual, and would limit that number from a current total of three to only one. Likewise the number of weapons corporations would be allowed to register under the proposed reform would be decided by the Department of Control of Arms and Explosives at the Ministry of Public Security.

This reform would also prohibit weapons from being carried in commercial establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed.

The other reform initiative proposes different levels of penalties for people carrying unregistered weapons.

The minority in opposition to the reforms said they viewed the proposals as limiting people’s security.

“These bills, far from improving citizen security, restrict the right of the population to protect themselves, completely ignoring that the black market will continue to operate with or without reforms. It is clear that the spirit of the bills seeks to disarm the civilian population with the negative consequences that this entails,” said the Head of Costa Rican Libertarian Party Natalia Díaz.

The Parlamentarian however said she does agree with robust sanctions on illegal trafficking in firearms.