Political Constitution of Colombia (1991)

The government alone may make available and manufacture weapons, ammunitions, and explosives. No one may possess them or carry them without permission from the competent authority. This permit may not apply to cases of contests at political rallies, elections, or sessions of public groups or assemblies, whether individuals are active there or attend them.

The members of the national security organs and other official armed bodies of a permanent character created or authorized by an Act, may carry arms under the control of the Government, in accordance with the principles and procedures that the former stipulates.