Alphecca: Saudi Arabia to Allow CCW's

June 28, 2004

Saudi Arabia to Allow CCW's

I don't know if it will help things there but at least foreign workers now have some sort of chance against attackers. From Tiawan News:

Foreign residents of Saudi Arabia will be allowed to carry guns, the police minister announced after a series of militant bombings, attacks and kidnappings targeting Western workers in the kingdom.

"In principle, a citizen has the right to carry a licensed weapon, and so does the resident. If he senses danger, he can carry a personal weapon as he does in his country," Prince Nayef said late Wednesday.

A Western diplomat had said some embassies and foreign companies had asked Saudi authorities to ease rules barring private security guards from carrying weapons. Nayef's comment appeared to be a response to the requests.

Under Saudi law, foreigners - even security guards - cannot have weapons, while Saudis must apply for a permit. Nayef's comments suggested foreigners would be allowed to seek permits, though he did not elaborate.

Man, I don't care how good the money is, you couldn't get me to work in the Middle East for anything, these days. And a gun is useless against a car-bomb.

Posted by Jeff Soyer at June 28, 2004 12:26 PM

Comments

If you went to Saudi Arabia, they'd cut off your head for being a man's man. The only countries in the Near/Middle East that are free are Israel and Turkey. Lebanon used to be free and prosperous and pro-Western also, until the PLO wrecked it.

I'd never go to that center of terrorism and cesspool of totalitarianism known as Saudi Arabia for anything -- on principle.

Posted by: Steven Malcolm Anderson at June 28, 2004 01:22 PM

You would be amazed at the number of American companies doing business in Saudi Arabia.

When my company offered me a year tour to help support a missile program, I said no. This effectively stopped my chances of career advancement, but I had factored that into my decision. Seven years later I retired with no regrets.

However, many aren't in a position to say no. They have families, medical bills, mortgages, and other responsibilities. They must go. Just like a soldier, they really don't have a choice.

I wish those who do go a uneventful tour and hope for their safe return.

Rich

Posted by: Rich at June 28, 2004 02:48 PM

OK, so is a Saudi CCL reciprocal? With Iraq? Israel? Texas? France? Yemen? NYC? England? Or should a host of states get on the bandwagon and recognize Saudi CCLs. Vermont and Alaska already DO....by default...
Let's get cracking here!

Posted by: robert at June 29, 2004 08:54 PM

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