Rwanda - 2018 - Defence and Security

Law Relating to Arms

Ministry of Defence, Rwanda

This Law determines procedures for the acquisition, possession, carriage, manufacture, sale, storage and obtaining of arms. It details procedures on the acquisition of firearms and ammunition by civilians, conditions and restrictions, and registration and arm marking.

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January 2022

This Law determines procedures for the acquisition, possession, carriage, manufacture, sale, storage and obtaining of arms. It details procedures on the acquisition of firearms and ammunition by civilians, conditions and restrictions, and registration and arm marking.

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