Small arms are even sold in upscale cafes and pubs. One consumer, banker Nathaliel Lie, bought his FN-45 pistol at a disco. If he requires more ammunition, he need only call a certain mobile phone number. Lie knew his purchase was illegal, but he's prepared to take the risk. Security has become a luxury, particularly when the police are no longer respected by the people.
Demand is strong.
Much of his stock comes from military personnel, so he isn't too worried about legal complications. They have families, after all. The Jakarta police make noises about cracking down on the burgeoning trade. But that is unlikely to do much more than drive the business underground for a while. Anyhow, the boom is being fueled by people's lack of confidence in the police.