Uganda Government Drafts Tougher Firearms Act to Scale Down Gun Misuse

Uganda Government Drafts Tougher Firearms Act to Scale Down Gun Misuse

Uganda Government Drafts Tougher Firearms Act to Scale Down Gun Misuse
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The government is drafting a bill to regulate the possession of firearms held by security agencies and civilians. The Firearms, Ammunition and Related Materials Bill seeks to harmonize all existing laws governing possession of guns, including the Firearms Act 1970. The act only regulates ownership of firearms held by individuals, while those held by the police and security agencies are governed under separate laws. Under the new licensing system, the Government will... [Monitor (Kampala), via GunPolicy.org]
Source: Gun Policy News (World)