Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

El Salvador is a country somewhat obsessed with security. Around every corner you're likely to see one of these cheerful chaps scowling at you, cradling their loaded shotgun. I've seen them standing outside every imaginable building; banks, clothing stores, fast food restaurants, and even a creaky beach access door from a hostel in El Tunco. Footprint guide tells me that there are around 60,000 firearms currently in public circulation, and a very reasonable percentage of them are illegal, but do you fancy telling this guy to give his gun back?

San Salvador, El Salvador
27th September 2009