::Costa Rica does not have an army. PERIOD. Our constitution from 1948 abolish :it. Our polices forces obviously use guns, which other way could they defend :the people?.  

 ::The case about the rotweillers is out of place in this discussion what it has::to do with the army?. 

 ::I wonder if you ever been in Costa Rica?. If not please come and take a look :for yourself. More than 1 million tourist a year seems to me a measure of how::safe and peaceful the country is. It is not that  violence doesnt exist, 
 ::human race is far awar from a society without violence, (if ever been 
 ::possible) so dont preach on what you dont know.