为了打击野狼对牲畜的威胁, 比利兹解除了223步枪禁令. Belize lifts .223 rifle ban to fight coyote threat to cattle.

伯利兹政府已解除对.223步枪和弹药的禁令，以帮助养牛农民应对日益严重的郊狼问题。 The Belize government has lifted a ban on .223 rifles and ammunition to help cattle farmers combat a growing coyote problem. 官员说这些武器是必要的, 因为较小的枪支对动物无效. Officials say the weapons are necessary because smaller firearms are ineffective against the animals, which are migrating from Mexico and Guatemala. 虽然许可证将授予农业和狩猎等合法需求, 但委员会强调申请将严格选以防止滥用或象征性使用. While licenses will be granted for legitimate needs like farming and hunting, the board stressed that applications will be rigorously screened to prevent misuse or symbolic use.