Legal Formulation of the Use of Non-Organic Firearms of the TNI/Polri by Civilians for the Purpose of Self-Defense
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https://doi.org/10.38035/gijlss.v3i2.498Keywords:
Non-Organic Firearms, Martial Arts, Civil, Legal FormulationsAbstract
The possession and use of non-organic firearms of the TNI/Polri by civilians in Indonesia for the purpose of self-defense is a complex and multidimensional legal issue. On the one hand, the right to self-defense is recognized in the national legal system as part of human rights; But on the other hand, the misuse of firearms by civilians also has the potential to threaten public security and order. This study aims to examine how the legal arrangements regarding the use of non-organic firearms by civilians for self-defense purposes, how to apply to handle their abuse, and how should the ideal law enforcement formulation be for the use of such firearms. This study uses normative and empirical juridical methods with legal, conceptual, and comparative approaches, and is equipped with field data through interviews with law enforcement officials and firearms owners. The results of the study show that existing legal arrangements, such as Emergency Law Number 12 of 1951 and Police Chief Regulation Number 1 of 2022, have not been able to answer the challenges of implementation and supervision effectively. Weaknesses were found in the licensing process, the lack of post-permit supervision, and the absence of a psychological evaluation system and periodic audits of the use of weapons. Compared to other countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Australia, Indonesia lags behind in digitalization, data integration, and technology-based law enforcement. Therefore, a new legal formulation that is more adaptive, comprehensive, and oriented towards legal protection that is balanced between civil rights and public safety is needed.
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