Philippines and weapons "on the knee"

The Philippines is a place called "the city of weapons." For more than a century, the people of Dana make a living producing weapons. These people know how to manually you can collect pistols, revolvers and machine guns. The authorities have created a cooperative, a way to legalize the production of weapons. But instead of making money by legal means, the majority of cooperating with the local mafia.

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Jose picks up the gun, looks through the scope. He thinks for a moment, then puts the form in a vise, which at the moment is nothing more than a semblance of future gun, a piece of metal. Jose Arneskaru will spend more than one day of work before this form finds its firepower. This beefy 33-year-old ex worker puts the full force working on the shutter. "This is the hardest part," he said breathlessly. "It will take at least a week to finish the job." This is a major part of the weapon, so the Jose will use only file ...





We are located in the world's largest co-operative for the production of weapons, which is located in Dana on the island of Cebu in the heart of the Philippines. This organization is unique in its essence, it is here that produce weapons of 38 and 45 gauge pump action shotguns and even some models of machines. 90% of the total production is done manually.

In this huge old building are only a few machines, the roof sprung a leak and does not protect from the rain, that's why top-hung cloth to protect the wiring. In the dimly lit room is so much noise that it seems as if you're in a mountain tunnel.

On the 2-core machines can run and modify their weapons about 30 workers. Using drills to each item applied engraving «WORLD» and serial number. There is one big machine, which is considered the most important in the work it produces drums. "This is the most important tool," says June, watched as his colleague completes his part of the job. "Thanks to him, we can do the job, which is very difficult to do by hand." "We do not have a lot of tools", with regret in his voice says working.

In this production, each working independently creates weapons from beginning to end, and after the sale gets almost the full cost of your hands. It is mostly produced 38 guns and 45-gauge and pump action shotguns. It takes a week to make a 38-caliber pistol, which can be sold for 30 euros, for the production of the 45th caliber take twice more time, but the price also increases. The employees of the cooperative receive an average of 70 euros per month, which is the minimum wage in the Philippines. Nearly 100 weapons each month out of the shops, most of them ordered police and soldiers who were not given weapons to work and for whom this is the cheapest way to get it. Yet these weapons are in demand among the guards of shops and banks.

Manufacture of weapons considered to be an old tradition in Dana. It is said that even if the Spaniards are doing arquebus. But the main proceedings was formed in the early 20th century, when the Philippines was an American colony. During World War II the Americans used the skills of Greeks bearing to rework captured Japanese arms under his caliber. It is from those times are being hand-weapons production.

As a result, in 1996 the authorities organized a cooperative for the production of legal weapons. But despite all the efforts of the authorities, the majority of workers are made weapons illegally, without being subject to the cooperative.

Find such illegal production is not difficult. In the city center you can find a small house Renato Gonzalez. All of its production consists of simple vise and a set of tools. In his studio you can see the form for KG-9 light machine, similar to the US Israeli-made. Renata took 2 weeks to produce it, for the work he received 100 euros. His skills 52-year-old worker uh borrowed from his grandfather and father, who are also engaged in the manufacture of weapons. "I was 8 years old when I started to help them," says Renato. "I came back from school and went to work with a file. Now I'm doing this to my children had the opportunity to go to college ».

According to Nestor Sabaytona, who until 2007 headed the cooperative, in Dana illegally produce weapons, at least 5,000 people.

Of course, it should be a person who would direct these illegal workers. In this man's name is Dana «Rio Shark», he is one of the most experienced manufacturers of weapons. In his studio you can see the finished automatic rifle AR-15, which is very similar to the American M-16 rifle. This weapon is worth 500 euros ordered the mayor of a large neighboring city. "This is the second time I receive an order to produce such a thing," said Rio. His son added, "We've had a lot of orders shortly before the election. Many politicians would like pistols or rifles like this ».

Local elections in the Philippines have a bad name. For example, in 2007 during the election campaign were killed by 114 candidates and party members. In addition, bank robberies are also often accompanied by killings. In May 2008, there was a loud robbery, during which the offender shot and killed 10 people. It is believed that in the Philippines in the back are more than one million firearms, while a third is not licensed.

Although a similar situation in the country at all police stations Dana quiet. In 2007, only 2 people were arrested for illegal production and 18 for illegal possession of weapons. "We know that in the city there are a number of illegal arms manufacturers," says Lieutenant Lacson dehinam, "but when we find them, we try to encourage them to join a cooperative, if they refuse - will be arrested».

The illegal business of manufacturing weapons, does not seem to disturb the peace of Danao, 120 000 inhabitants lead a normal life. So resident Dana humorously says, "If you hear gunshots in the streets of Dana - do not worry, it's just one of the masters in action checks their new weapon».

2. Work collects a gun 45-caliber, very similar to Beretta.



3. Mr. Dzhuntilla, manager of the cooperative, demonstrates the shotgun, which was manufactured at the plant.



4. Tools and ready-made clothes, such as a gun (right) and shotgun (left).



5. The cooperative is engaged in metal smelting.



6. Worker cleans cooperative form.



7. The authorities have created a cooperative, a way to legalize the production of weapons.



8. Cleaning parts of weapons.



9. The situation inside the workshop.



10. Work examining the form for its future weapons.



11. The process of the production of weapons.



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13. The manufacturing process of the machine gun.



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15. One of the workers acting as a security guard with a homemade shotgun.



16. Work demonstrates the finished work - a pistol, very similar to the Magnum 357.



17. Test the new weapons.



18. Danayskie police prefer pistols .45 caliber production cooperative «WORLD».



19. In the photo, Mr. Rand, who sells weapons of its own production through the Internet, and his cell phone.



20. Mr. Battle has been producing machines, which is illegal in the Philippines.



21. Mr. Roberto has been producing a pistol .45.



22. Mr. Roberto holds a gun 45-caliber, very similar to Beretta.



23. «Rio Shark» at home against the background of his work - automatic rifle AR-15, which is very similar to the American M-16 rifle.



24. Mr. Nestor in his studio just created Magnums 357 for a security agency.



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27. Mr. Dante Ramoneda testing a new Ingram in his studio.



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