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CHAPTER 223
THE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION CONTROL ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Application.
3. Interpretation.
part ii
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
(a) National Focal Point
4. National Focal Point.
(b) Arms Management and Control Committee
5. Establishment of Committee.
6. Composition of Committee.
7. Functions of Committee.
(c) Registrar of Firearms
8. Registrar of firearms, powers and functions.
9. Establishment of Central Firearms Registry.
part iii
POSSESSION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
(a) Licence or Permit to Possess Firearms
10. Application for licence or permit.
11. Qualifications.
12. Certificate of competency.
13. Reciprocal recognition of firearms licences issued in neighbouring countries.
14. Separate licence for each firearm.
15. Licence to possess firearms in private collection.
16. Licence to possess firearms for business purposes.
17. Temporary permit to possess firearm.
18. Manufacturer’s identification serial number.

tion.
16. Licence to possess firearms for business purposes.
17. Temporary permit to possess firearm.
18. Manufacturer’s identification serial number.

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19. National identification mark. 20. Unlawful possession of firearm. 21. Unlawful transfer of firearms or ammunition. (b) Licence or Permit to Possess Ammunition
22. Unlawful possession of ammunition. 23. Control of possession of fireworks. 24. Authorisation of number of ammunition to be possessed. 25. Prohibition from using certain classes of ammunition. 26. Permit to possess ammunition in private collection. 27. Permit to possess firearms and ammunition by public collector. (c) Persons Unfit to Possess Firearms
28. Persons unfit to possess firearms. (d) Deposit and Storage of Firearm and Ammunition
29. Deposit and storage of firearms and ammunition. 30. Record keeping by importer. 31. Withdrawal from approved firearms warehouse or police station, etc. 32. Powers of Inspector General of Police on storage of firearms. 33. Provisions in relation to Tanzania Zanzibar. part iv
DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, GUNSMITHS AND
BROKERS LICENCES AND PERMITS
(a) Dealers
34. Dealer’s permit. 35.

ions in relation to Tanzania Zanzibar. part iv
DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, GUNSMITHS AND
BROKERS LICENCES AND PERMITS
(a) Dealers
34. Dealer’s permit. 35.

Conditions imposed on dealers. 36. Change of premises. 37. Duties of dealer. 38. Firearms disposal on ceasing to carry on business. 39. Application of other laws. (b) Manufacturers, Gunsmiths and Brokers
40. Prohibition of manufacture of firearms or ammunition. 41. Repair of firearms. 42. Approval of gunsmith’s permit. 43. Gunsmith’s permit conditions. 44. Broker’s permit. 45. Issuance of brokers permit. 46. Approval of brokers’ permit.

Approval of gunsmith’s permit. 43. Gunsmith’s permit conditions. 44. Broker’s permit. 45. Issuance of brokers permit. 46. Approval of brokers’ permit.

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part v
IMPORT, EXPORT, TRANSIT AND TRANSPORT
OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
(a) Import, Export and Transit of Firearms and Ammunition
47. Import, export and on-transit. 48. Transit licence for contiguous states. 49. Permit conditions. 50. Inspection. (b) Transportation of Firearms and Ammunition
51. Transporter’s permit. 52. Conditions for transporting firearms. 53. Transporter’s duties. 54. Application of other laws. part vi
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
55. Search and seizure. 56. Immunity. part vii
DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS
57. Firearms disposal in case of death. 58. Forfeiture of firearms connected with offence. 59. Forfeiture of firearms or ammunition without apparent owner. part viii
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
60. Central Firearms Registry offices. 61. Safe custody of firearms and ammunition. 62. Offences and penalties. 63. Safe keeping of firearms or ammunition. 64. Reporting of loss of firearms or ammunition. 65. Presumption. 66. Amnesty for surrender of firearms. 67. Firearm-free zones. 68.

ms or ammunition. 64. Reporting of loss of firearms or ammunition. 65. Presumption. 66. Amnesty for surrender of firearms. 67. Firearm-free zones. 68.

Verification of records of firearms or ammunition. 69. Joint operations. 70. Information sharing and mutual assistance. 71. Classification of non-lethal weapons.

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72. Imitation firearms.
73. Fees.
74. Power to make regulations.
75. Repeal.
76. Savings and transitional provisions.
part ix
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT (FINANCE) ACT, CAP. 290
77. [Omitted].
SCHEDULES

eal.
76. Savings and transitional provisions.
part ix
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT (FINANCE) ACT, CAP. 290
77. [Omitted].
SCHEDULES

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Firearms and Ammunition
Control Act. 2.–(1) This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania and Tanzania
Zanzibar to all firearms except armaments. (2) The Minister may, in consultation with relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, by notice published in the
Gazette, exempt from the application of this Act any category
of firearms or ammunition. 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“airgun” means any device manufactured to discharge a
bullet or any other projectile of a calibre of less than
5.6 mm (22 calibre), by means of compressed gas and not
by means of a burning propellant;
“approved firearms warehouse” means storage facility of
firearms approved by the registrar;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
Act No. 12 of 2019 s.

pproved firearms warehouse” means storage facility of
firearms approved by the registrar;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
Act No. 12 of 2019 s.

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CHAPTER 223
THE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION CONTROL ACT
An Act to provide for the general control and management of firearms and
ammunition; and for licensing, possession, importation, exportation,
transit, dealing in, brokering and tracing of firearms and ammunition;
to repeal and replace the Arms and Ammunitions Act and to provide for
other related matters. [1st September, 2015]
[GN. No. 445 of 2015]
Acts Nos. 2 of 2015
12 of 2019
6 of 2020

rms and Ammunitions Act and to provide for
other related matters. [1st September, 2015]
[GN. No. 445 of 2015]
Acts Nos. 2 of 2015
12 of 2019
6 of 2020

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“armaments” has the meaning ascribed to it under the
Armaments Control Act;
“ammunition” means a primer or complete cartridge
including the cartridge case, unfired primer, propellant,
bullets, and projectiles that are used in firearms and
anything which the Minister may, by notice published in
the Gazette, declare to be an ammunition;
“amnesty” means an immunity against prosecution for the
unlawful possession of a firearm or ammunition granted
pursuant to section 66;
“antique firearm” means a firearm manufactured before the
1st of January 1900;
“authorised officer” means a police officer or any other
officer designated as such by the Registrar to assist in the
implementation of this Act;
“Armaments Control Advisory Board” has the meaning
ascribed to it under the Armaments Control Act;
“broker” means a person who acts-
(a) for a commission, advantage or cause, whether
pecuniary or otherwise;
(b) to facilitate the transfer, documentation or payment
in respect of any transaction relating to the buying or
selling of small arms and light weapons; or
(c) as an intermediary between any manufacturer or
supplier of, or a dealer in small arms and light weapons
and any buyer or recipients thereof;
“Central Firearms Registry” means the Registry established
under section 9;
“Committee” means the Arms Management and Control
Committee established under section 5;
“Company” means the company established under the
Companies Act;
“dealer” means any person authorised under this Act to
trade in firearms and ammunition;
“end-user certificate” means a document used in the
international sale of firearms and ammunition specifying
that, the buyer is the final recipient of the firearm;
Cap.

ate” means a document used in the
international sale of firearms and ammunition specifying
that, the buyer is the final recipient of the firearm;
Cap.

246
Cap. 246
Cap. 212

246
Cap. 246
Cap. 212

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“explosive” means-
(a) any substance or a mixture of substances, in a solid or
liquid form which is capable of producing an explosion;
(b) a pyrotechnic substance in a solid or liquid form, or
a mixture of such substances, designed to produce
an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a
combination of these as the result of non-detonative
self-sustaining exothermic chemical reaction, including
pyrotechnic substances which do not evolve gases;
(c) any particle or device containing one or more
substances contemplated in paragraph (a), but does not
include thunderstorms;
(d) any plastic explosive; or
(e) any other substance or particle which the Minister may,
by notice in the Gazette, declare to be an explosive;
“explosives magazine” means any building or part thereof,
or any structure, licenced under this Act for the storage
of explosives;
“firearm” includes small arms, light weapons, muzzle loading
guns and antique firearms except armaments;
“firearm free zone” means a zone designated as such pursuant
to section 67;
“fireworks” means a device containing gunpowder or any
other combustible substance which causes spectacular
effects and explosions when ignited;
“gunsmith” means a person who is authorised in terms of
this Act to repair a firearm;
“imitation explosive” means anything that has the appearance
of an explosive, but which is not capable of operating as
such and cannot by superficial examination be identified
as an explosive;
“light weapons” includes portable weapons designed for
use by several persons saving as crew, any machine
guns, automatic cannons howitzers motors of less than
100 mm caliber, grenade launchers, anti-tank weapons,
recoilless guns, shoulder fire rockets, aircraft weapons
and launchers;

zers motors of less than
100 mm caliber, grenade launchers, anti-tank weapons,
recoilless guns, shoulder fire rockets, aircraft weapons
and launchers;

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“licence” means a document issued to an applicant to own,
import, export, manufacture, deal, or do any act licenced
under this Act;
“manufacturer” means a person who engages himself in
the making or processing of any firearms, ammunition
or any part thereof into components by any process, the
conversion of any kind of explosive into another kind and
the alteration, testing or repairing of any explosive, and
the word “manufacture” shall be construed accordingly;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for home affairs;
“National Focal Point” means the National Focal Point
designated as such under section 4;
“plastic explosive” means any explosive in flexible, malleable,
elastic or sheet form which is-
(a) formulated with one or more high explosives which
in their pure form have a vapour pressure of less than
10-4 Pa at a temperature of 25°C;
(b) formulated with any binder material; and
(c) as a mixture, flexible or malleable at normal room
temperature;
“permit” means a document issued to a person authorising
him to perform a particular function under this Act;
“police officer” has the meaning ascribed to it by the Police
Force and Auxiliary Police Act;
“private collector” means a member of an accredited
collector’s institution who collects firearms or
ammunition, and who is not a public collector;
“private security company” means a private company
registered under the Companies Act to render security
services and which has been approved by the Inspector
General of Police;
“private security industry” means private entities or
organisations providing security services;
“Protocol” means protocol referred to under section 48;
“public collector” means a person who collects firearms or
ammunition for display to the public and is accredited as
such;
Cap.

d to under section 48;
“public collector” means a person who collects firearms or
ammunition for display to the public and is accredited as
such;
Cap.

322
Cap. 212

322
Cap. 212

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“Registrar” means the Registrar of Firearms referred to in
section 8;
“small arms” includes light machine guns, submachine guns,
machine pistols, full automatic rifles, assault rifles and
semi-automatic rifles. PART II
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
(a) National Focal Point
4.–(1) For the purpose of administration and implementation
of this Act, the Inspector General of Police shall be designated
as the National Focal Point. (2) The National Focal Point shall be the national point of
contact and liaison officer between the United Republic and
other states on all matters relating to the implementation of
the national program of action on the control of firearms and
ammunition. (b) Arms Management and Control Committee
5. There is established a Committee to be known as the Arms
Management and Control Committee.

nd
ammunition. (b) Arms Management and Control Committee
5. There is established a Committee to be known as the Arms
Management and Control Committee.

6.–(1) The Committee shall compose of seventeen members to
be appointed as follows:
(a) the Inspector General of Police who shall be the
Chairman of the Committee;
(b) the Commissioner of Police Zanzibar;
(c) a representative from Ministry responsible for Home
Affairs;
(d) a representative from Office of President of the United
Republic;
(e) a representative from the Ministry responsible for
defence;
(f) a representative from Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces;
(g) a representative from the private security industry;
National Focal
Point
Establishment of
Committee
Composition of
Committee

ples Defence Forces;
(g) a representative from the private security industry;
National Focal
Point
Establishment of
Committee
Composition of
Committee

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(h) a representative from dealers’ association;
(i) a representative from hunters’ association;
(j) two representatives from Ministry of Regional
Administration and Special Units of the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar;
(k) a representative from Prison Service;
(l) a Law Officer from the Office of the Attorney General;
(m) a representative from Ministry responsible for wildlife
conservation;
(n) a representative from Ministry responsible for trade
and industry;
(o) a representative from civil societies; and
(p) a representative from civil societies dealing with
firearms and ammunition control. (2) The Inspector General of Police shall, in consultation
with the relevant authority in Zanzibar, appoint a senior police
officer to be the Secretary to the Committee. (3) All members except the Chairman of the Committee
shall be appointed by the Minister after consultation with the
relevant authority in Zanzibar.

e. (3) All members except the Chairman of the Committee
shall be appointed by the Minister after consultation with the
relevant authority in Zanzibar.

(4) All members appointed under this section shall be
Tanzania citizens of at least senior rank. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Committee
may co-opt any person to its meetings in order to assist the
Committee in arriving at a decision. 7.–(1) The Committee shall perform advisory functions in
respect of all matters regarding management and control of
firearms and ammunition. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Committee shall advise the Minister on the -
(a) coordination of all activities relating to small arms and
light weapons at national level;
(b) coordination of the implementation of international
and regional agreement on the prevention, combating
and eradication of illicit and proliferation of small
arms and light weapons;
Functions of
Committee

d regional agreement on the prevention, combating
and eradication of illicit and proliferation of small
arms and light weapons;
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Committee

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(c) harmonisation of legislation in conformity with
international and regional instruments related to the
control and management of firearms and ammunition;
(d) mechanism for control of firearms and ammunition;
(e) coordination and implementation of the National
Policy on Control of Firearms and Ammunition;
(f) accreditation of institutions designated to provide
training on the use of firearms;
(g) coordination and support of the activities of non-
governmental organisations, associations and dealers
engaged in the control of firearms;
(h) coordination of research on illicit small arms and light
weapons; and
(i) awareness raising and information management and
communication. (3) The tenure, quorum, termination of membership,
proceedings and other matters in relation to the Committee
shall be as set out in the First Schedule to this Act.

, quorum, termination of membership,
proceedings and other matters in relation to the Committee
shall be as set out in the First Schedule to this Act.

(4) The Committee may, upon prescribed terms and
conditions, establish such number of sub-committees to
perform specific functions as may be determined by the
Committee. (c) Registrar of Firearms
8.–(1) There shall be a Registrar of firearms who shall be
appointed by the Inspector General of Police after consultation
with the Commissioner of Police in Tanzania Zanzibar. (2) The powers and functions of the Registrar shall be to-
(a) grant licence, permit and certificates under this Act. (b) renew, suspend or cancel any licence or permit issued
under this Act;
(c) establish and maintain the central firearms database;
and
(d) conduct any investigation or enquiry which he deems
necessary in order to exercise his powers or carry out
his duties in terms of this Act. Registrar of
firearms, powers
and functions

iry which he deems
necessary in order to exercise his powers or carry out
his duties in terms of this Act. Registrar of
firearms, powers
and functions

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(3) The Registrar may, except for the powers to withdraw
firearms and ammunition deposited in the warehouses, police
stations or any other place which may be prescribed under
this Act, issuance of certificates, end user certificate, permits
or licence for importing, exporting or on transit firearms and
ammunitions, delegate in writing, to any authorised officer any
of the powers or functions conferred under this Act. (4) The delegation made under subsection (3) shall not
exclude or bar the Registrar from exercising or performing the
same powers or functions. (5) The Registrar shall, in the performance of functions
relating to issuance of manufacturing or assemble permit,
gunsmith permit or broker permit, consult the Armament
Control Advisory Body. 9.–(1) There is hereby established a Central Firearms Registry
in which there shall be kept registers in the manner and form
to be prescribed in the regulations.

e is hereby established a Central Firearms Registry
in which there shall be kept registers in the manner and form
to be prescribed in the regulations.

(2) The registers shall contain the following:
(a) the names, address and other particulars of the owner;
(b) the details particulars and purposes of the firearms;
(c) details and particulars of the-
(i) dealer;
(ii) gunsmith;
(iii) broker;
(iv) transporter;
(v) importer;
(vi) exporter;
(vii) manufacturer; and
(d) any other information as may be required for that
purpose. Establishment of
Central Firearms
Registry

rter;
(vi) exporter;
(vii) manufacturer; and
(d) any other information as may be required for that
purpose. Establishment of
Central Firearms
Registry

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PART III
POSSESSION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
(a) Licence or Permit to Possess Firearms
10.–(1) A person shall not possess a firearm unless he has
obtained a licence or permit under this Act. (2) An application for the possession of a firearm under this
Part shall be made to the Registrar through relevant defence
and security committees established under the National
Security Council Act and shall be in the form set out in the
regulations. (3) The Registrar shall issue a licence or permit for shotgun,
pistols or rifles and any other type of firearm as the Armament
Control Advisory Board may specify. (4) Without prejudice to subsection (3), the Registrar shall
not issue a licence or permit for the possession or use of any
firearm which is an automatic silencer. (5) Where an applicant for a licence to possess a firearm is a
company, the application shall be made by the chief executive
officer in the manner to be prescribed in the regulations.

nce to possess a firearm is a
company, the application shall be made by the chief executive
officer in the manner to be prescribed in the regulations.

(6) A firearm in respect to which a permit has been issued
shall be used on an accredited shooting range in accordance
with the rules of that shooting range and in accordance with
such conditions as the Registrar may impose. (7) A person shall not use for security or any other purposes,
a firearms licence issued in the name of another person. (8) The regulations made under subsection (5) shall
prescribe-
(a) the manner in which the chief executive officer shall
transfer a firearm to his employees;
(b) the manner and form in which a licence under this Part
shall be issued, suspended, cancelled or renewed;
(c) the types and number of firearms a person can posses;
(d) the carrying, handling and custody of firearms; and
(e) any fees to be paid. Application for
licence or permit
Cap. 61

rearms a person can posses;
(d) the carrying, handling and custody of firearms; and
(e) any fees to be paid. Application for
licence or permit
Cap. 61

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11.–(1) A person shall not be issued with a licence to possess
a firearm unless he-
(a) is not less than 25 years old;
(b) has obtained a certificate of competency;
(c) is a Tanzanian citizen or a holder of a Tanzanian
residence permit;
(d) is mentally stable and not inclined to violence;
(e) is not dependent on any substance which has an
intoxicating or narcotic effect;
(f) has not been convicted, whether in or outside the
United Republic, of any of the offences set out in the
Second Schedule to this Act; and
(g) has not been declared unfit to possess a firearm due to
old age, recklessness or any other disability. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1)(c), a permit to
possess firearms may be issued to the following:
(a) a guard of a Head of State on official visit in the United
Republic;
(b) international tourists on hunting activities in the
United Republic;
(c) escort of prisoners; and
(d) any other person to whom the Minister may, by
regulations, prescribe.

s on hunting activities in the
United Republic;
(c) escort of prisoners; and
(d) any other person to whom the Minister may, by
regulations, prescribe.

12.–(1) An applicant for a firearms’ licence or permit shall
undergo-
(a) a competency training on the use and safe handling
of firearms at an approved Government or private
institution; and
(b) shooting range classes at an approved Government or
private institution. (2) The registrar shall issue a certificate of competency to
an applicant who has successfully completed and passed the
training. (3) The applicant shall be tested theoretically and practically
in safe handling and use of the specific classes of firearms as
may be directed by the Registrar. Qualifications
Certificate of
competency

practically
in safe handling and use of the specific classes of firearms as
may be directed by the Registrar. Qualifications
Certificate of
competency

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(4) A certificate of competency holder shall be required
to undergo a firearms-testing after every five years or as the
Registrar may specify and shall pay such fees as specified in
the regulations. (5) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section,
applicants for a firearms licence with military background are
exempted from undergoing theoretical and practical training
on the safe handling of firearms.

ants for a firearms licence with military background are
exempted from undergoing theoretical and practical training
on the safe handling of firearms.

(6) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, make regulations-
(a) designating the Government institutions that shall be
responsible for providing competency training on the
use and safe handling of firearms;
(b) prescribing the guidelines and curriculum that shall
govern competency training and testing on firearms;
(c) prescribing the procedures, qualifications and
experience of persons conducting the competency
training and testing on firearms; or
(d) prescribing any other matter relating to institutions
and conducting competency training on the use and
safe handling of firearms.

on firearms; or
(d) prescribing any other matter relating to institutions
and conducting competency training on the use and
safe handling of firearms.

13.–(1) The Minister may, if he is satisfied that, reciprocal
provisions have been made by the Governments of the
countries specified in the Third Schedule or by any other
foreign government for the recognition by or under the law in
force in the said countries of firearms licences granted under
this Act, by order declare that, firearms licence or firearms
certificate corresponding to firearms licence under this Act
and issued under such law, shall, on being endorsed by an
authorised officer, have the same effect and validity in the
United Republic as if it were a firearms licence granted under
this Act. (2) The Minister may, by notice publish in the Gazette,
amend the Third Schedule by adding such other countries
with reciprocal recognition. Reciprocal
recognition
of firearms
licences issued
in neighbouring
countries

hird Schedule by adding such other countries
with reciprocal recognition. Reciprocal
recognition
of firearms
licences issued
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countries

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(3) For the purpose of the provision of subsection (1), the
countries with reciprocal agreement are as specified in the
Third Schedule. (4) A diplomat who arrives in the United Republic with
firearms and ammunition shall apply for endorsement of a
firearms licence issued in a foreign state, to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. (5) After endorsement under subsection (4), the diplomat
shall make application of the firearm in accordance with this
Act. 14. The Registrar shall issue a separate licence for each firearm. 15.–(1) A firearm approved for collection under the Antiquities
Act shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be stored in a
private collection. (2) A person who intends to own a firearm in a private
collection shall apply for a licence to the Registrar. (3) The application in subsection (2) shall be accompanied
by the approval of the Director of Antiquities.

shall apply for a licence to the Registrar. (3) The application in subsection (2) shall be accompanied
by the approval of the Director of Antiquities.

(4) The holder of a licence issued under this section shall-
(a) store the firearm at the place specified in the licence;
and
(b) display the firearm in accordance with such safety
measures as may be prescribed by the Registrar. 16.–(1) The Registrar may issue a licence to possess a firearm
for business purposes which include-
(a) a private company or any other institution;
(b) a person who is licenced as a hunter under the relevant
laws; or
(c) any person who is licenced to use firearms for such other
business purpose which the Minister may approve. (2) A person or company in respect of which a licence is
issued shall use such licence for the purposes specified in the
licence. Separate licence
for each firearm
Licence to possess
firearms in
private collection
Cap. 333
Licence to possess
firearms for
business purposes

icence. Separate licence
for each firearm
Licence to possess
firearms in
private collection
Cap. 333
Licence to possess
firearms for
business purposes

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(3) Subject to subsection (2), the holder of a licence issued
under this section may only provide the firearm for use by
another person possessing a certificate of competency, other
than to a person possessing a temporary permit. (4) Subject to this section, private company or any other
institution which holds a licence to possess a firearm for
business use may only provide the firearm to a private security
officer in its service who holds a certificate of competency. (5) Subsections (3) and (4) shall be implemented in
accordance with the procedure to be prescribed in the
regulations. (6) A holder of a licence issued under this section shall-
(a) keep a register of all firearms in his possession
containing such information as may be prescribed in
the regulations; and
(b) store and transport the firearms and ammunitions in
the manner to be prescribed by the regulations.

n as may be prescribed in
the regulations; and
(b) store and transport the firearms and ammunitions in
the manner to be prescribed by the regulations.

(7) The holder of a licence issued under this Act shall, at the
request of an authorised officer, produce for inspection-
(a) any firearm in his possession or under his control; and
(b) every licence issued in terms of this section. (8) The Minister may, in consultation with the Minister for
defense, specify the types of firearms that may be possessed by
a private company or an individual. 17.–(1) Subject to sections 10 and 11, the Registrar may issue
a permit to possess a firearm-
(a) for such period as the Registrar may determine; and
(b) subject to such conditions as may be prescribed and
imposed by the Registrar. (2) The Registrar may at any time cancel the permit issued
in subsection (1) where the terms of the conditions specified in
the licence have been violated. (3) The Registrar shall submit an annual report to the
Inspector General of Police containing such information in
respect of all permits issued under this section, as may be
prescribed in the regulations. Temporary
permit to possess
firearm

ing such information in
respect of all permits issued under this section, as may be
prescribed in the regulations. Temporary
permit to possess
firearm

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(4) A person to whom a permit has been issued under this
section shall dispose of or store the firearm subject to such
conditions to be imposed by the Registrar. 18. A firearm licence shall not be issued to any person unless
the firearm bears the manufacturer’s serial number or any other
identification mark by which the firearm can be identified. 19.–(1) A small arms and light weapons shall be marked
with a national identification code to be determined by the
Committee. (2) The Registrar shall engrave the national identification
code on firearms. (3) An owner of a firearm which was licenced before the
coming into force of this Act shall submit the firearm to the
Registrar for marking. (4) Subject to subsection (3), the Registrar shall, issue
directives specifying the time within which an owner shall
present his firearm for marking and may prescribe sanctions
for failure to comply with the requirements of the direction.

within which an owner shall
present his firearm for marking and may prescribe sanctions
for failure to comply with the requirements of the direction.

(5) A person shall not erase, alter or in any other manner
tamper with the manufacturer’s serial number or any other
identification code mark on a firearm with the intention of
changing its identity. (6) An owner of a firearm shall immediately report to
the Registrar, of any firearm that has been erased, altered or
tampered with in any manner as to render it illegible. (7) The Registrar may, subject to subsection (6), direct in
writing that such firearm be marked in accordance with this
section. (8) A person who contravenes subsections (4) and (5)
commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine
not exceeding ten million shillings or imprisonment for a term
not exceeding five years or to both. Manufacturer’s
identification
serial number
National
identification
mark

ion shillings or imprisonment for a term
not exceeding five years or to both. Manufacturer’s
identification
serial number
National
identification
mark

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20.–(1) A person shall not possess any firearm or firearm part
unless he-
(a) holds a dealer’s, manufacturer’s or gunsmith’s licence
or an import, export, on-transit or transporter’s permit
issued under this Act; or
(b) is authorised to do so under any other written law. (2) A person who contravenes this section commits an
offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to imprisonment
for a term of five years. (3) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar and by notice published in
the Gazette, prohibit or restrict the acquisition, disposal,
possession or use of firearm or firearm part where it is-
(a) in the interest of public safety; or
(b) desirable for the maintenance of peace and order. (4) For purposes of this section, “firearm part” means the
slide, bolt or breech-block of a firearm. 21.–(1) A person shall not transfer any firearm or ammunition
to any other person unless he has sought and obtained
permission to do so under this Act.

1.–(1) A person shall not transfer any firearm or ammunition
to any other person unless he has sought and obtained
permission to do so under this Act.

(2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection
(1) commits an offence and, on conviction, shall be liable to a
penalty specified in section 62. (3) The Minister may make regulations prescribing
the manner and procedure for transferring of firearms or
ammunition. [s. 20A]
(b) Licence or Permit to Possess Ammunition
22. A person shall not possess any ammunition unless he-
(a) holds a valid dealer’s or gunsmith’s licence or an import,
export, on-transit or transporter’s permit; or
(b) is otherwise authorised to do so under any other
written law. [s. 21]
Unlawful
possession of
firearm
Unlawful transfer
of firearms or
ammunition
Act No. 6 of 2020 s. 19
Unlawful
possession of
ammunition

tten law. [s. 21]
Unlawful
possession of
firearm
Unlawful transfer
of firearms or
ammunition
Act No. 6 of 2020 s. 19
Unlawful
possession of
ammunition

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23.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act and any
other written law, a person shall not import, manufacture, sell
or otherwise supply fireworks unless he has obtained approval
from Inspector General of Police. (2) A person shall not carry out activities involving
fireworks unless he has obtained written permit from the
person authorised to deal with fireworks in accordance with
subsection (1). (3) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsections
(1) or (2) commits an offence and on summary conviction
shall be liable to a fine of five hundred thousand shillings or to
imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but not
exceeding one year or to both. (4) The Minister may, by regulations, prescribe the
procedures for better carrying into effect of the provisions of
this section. [s. 21A]
24.–(1) A holder of a firearm licence shall not possess more
than the authorised ammunition for which he is licenced to
keep.

f
this section. [s. 21A]
24.–(1) A holder of a firearm licence shall not possess more
than the authorised ammunition for which he is licenced to
keep.

(2) The limitation under subsection (1) shall not apply to a
holder of a licence authorised to possess ammunition bought
and discharged at an accredited shooting range. [s. 22]
25. The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar and by notice published in
the Gazette, prohibit or restrict the acquisition, disposal,
possession or use of ammunition of a specified class if it is-
(a) in the interest of public safety; or
(b) desirable for the maintenance of peace and order. [s. 23]
Control of
possession of
fireworks
Act No
12 of 2019 s. 15
Authorisation
of number of
ammunition to be
possessed
Prohibition
from using
certain classes of
ammunition

ession of
fireworks
Act No
12 of 2019 s. 15
Authorisation
of number of
ammunition to be
possessed
Prohibition
from using
certain classes of
ammunition

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26.–(1) The Registrar shall approve ammunition to be collected
by an accredited collector’s institution. (2) The ammunition collected under subsection (1) may be
stored in a private collection. (3) The Registrar may issue a permit to possess ammunition
in a private collection in the manner to be prescribed by the
regulations. (4) A private collector shall not possess more than 200
rounds of ammunition of any caliber or discharge any
ammunition unless with the approval of the Registrar. (5) The holder of a permit issued in terms of this section-
(a) shall store the ammunition at the place specified in the
permit; and
(b) may display the ammunition in accordance with such
safety measures as may be prescribed in the regulations. [s. 24]
27.–(1) The Registrar may, in consultation with the Director
of Antiquities, issue a licence or permit to a public collector to
possess firearms and ammunition for a public collection.

ultation with the Director
of Antiquities, issue a licence or permit to a public collector to
possess firearms and ammunition for a public collection.

(2) The holder of a permit issued in subsection (1) shall not
possess more than 200 rounds of ammunition of any particular
calibre unless the Registrar approves a higher number in
writing. (3) A firearm and ammunition in respect of which a permit
has been issued under this section shall be displayed-
(a) in an accredited museum; and
(b) in accordance with such safety measures as may be
prescribed in the regulations. (4) The holder of a permit issued under this section shall
not discharge any ammunition in his collection. [s. 25]
Permit to possess
ammunition in
private collection
Permit to possess
firearms and
ammunition by
public collector

ammunition in his collection. [s. 25]
Permit to possess
ammunition in
private collection
Permit to possess
firearms and
ammunition by
public collector

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(c) Persons Unfit to Possess Firearms
28.–(1) The Registrar may, upon conducting an investigation,
declare a person, being an applicant for licence or permit, to
posses firearms or ammunition or such a holder of a licence or
permit, unfit to possess a firearm if-
(a) the person’s mental condition, inclination to violence
or dependence on any narcotic intoxicating substance;
(b) it is proved that the person is dangerous to himself or
other persons;
(c) the person has failed to take the prescribed steps for the
safekeeping of the firearm;
(d) the person has provided false or misleading information
regarding that firearm contrary to this Act; or
(e) the person is convicted of any of offences set out in the
Second Schedule to this Act.

information
regarding that firearm contrary to this Act; or
(e) the person is convicted of any of offences set out in the
Second Schedule to this Act.

(2) Where the investigations in subsection (1) have been
finalised and the Registrar is satisfied that, there are strong
reasons to believe that a person is unfit to possess a firearm,
he shall-
(a) issue notice in writing which shall be delivered to the
person, requiring the person to appear before him at
a time and place set out in the notice to show cause
as to why he should not be declared unfit to possess a
firearm; and
(b) where the person to whom the notice in paragraph
(a) has been issued fails to appear for no reasonable
grounds, within the time and place specified in the
notice, declare him unfit to possess a firearms. (3) The certificate of competency, licence and permit issued
to any person who is declared unfit in terms of this section
shall cease to be valid from the date of the declaration. (4) A person who is declared unfit in terms of this section shall,
as soon as practicable, surrender to the nearest police station-
(a) the certificate of competency, licence and permits
issued to him; and
(b) the firearms and ammunition in his possession. Persons unfit to
possess firearms

certificate of competency, licence and permits
issued to him; and
(b) the firearms and ammunition in his possession. Persons unfit to
possess firearms

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(5) Where a person has surrendered his firearm or
ammunition in terms of subsection (4), it shall be disposed of
within such period and in such manner as the Registrar may
determine. [s. 26]
(d) Deposit and Storage of Firearm and Ammunition
29.–(1) An importer of firearms and ammunition shall, after-
(a) obtaining a permit from an authorised officer; and
(b) conforming to any directions regarding transportation
of firearms and ammunition,
immediately deposit the firearms and ammunition in an
approved firearms warehouse or police station at his own
expense. (2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to firearms and
ammunition imported by or for use by the Government. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Registrar may, in
relation to Tanzania Zanzibar, and in consultation with the
Commissioner of Police Tanzania Zanzibar, prescribe any
other place where firearms and ammunition may be deposited,
and such place may include a police station. [s.

f Police Tanzania Zanzibar, prescribe any
other place where firearms and ammunition may be deposited,
and such place may include a police station. [s.

27]
30.–(1) An importer of firearms and ammunition shall, as
soon as practicable, after the deposit made under section 29,
before the withdrawal of any firearm or ammunition or any
part thereof and every package of ammunition, keep records of
any firearm, ammunition or any part thereof, in the prescribed
manner. (2) The importer depositing a firearm or ammunition shall
supply such information for the purposes of enabling the
record keeping effected as may be required by the officer in
charge of the warehouse, police station or as may be prescribed
by the Registrar. Deposit and
storage of
firearms and
ammunition
Record keeping
by importer

e of the warehouse, police station or as may be prescribed
by the Registrar. Deposit and
storage of
firearms and
ammunition
Record keeping
by importer

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(3) All firearms and ammunition imported for business
purposes shall be registered on the date they were first
deposited in a public warehouse or police station. [s. 28]
31.–(1) The firearms or ammunition deposited in approved
firearms warehouse or police station or any other place
prescribed by the Registrar, shall not be withdrawn except
with a permit signed by the Registrar. (2) A permit shall not be granted for the withdrawal of any
firearms or ammunition unless the Registrar is satisfied that
they are-
(a) for dispatch to places designated by the Minister
where the inhabitants are allowed to carry or possess
firearms under the control and responsibility of local
government authorities for the purposes of defense
against robbers, dangerous animals or rebbels;
(b) for dispatch to another approved firearm warehouse or
police station; or
(c) for individuals who can show that, they require the
firearms and ammunition for the legitimate personal
use.

rearm warehouse or
police station; or
(c) for individuals who can show that, they require the
firearms and ammunition for the legitimate personal
use.

(3) The permit shall specify the place to and time within
which the firearms and ammunition are to be dispatched after
withdrawal and the place in which they are to be secured in
the interval. (4) The Registrar may limit the quantity of firearms and
ammunition permitted to be withdrawn at any time. (5) Before permitting the withdrawal of firearms and
ammunition, the Registrar may require such security to be
given as he thinks fit so as to ensure that the provisions of this
Act are complied with. (6) A permit for the withdrawal of firearms or ammunition
shall specify the mark, number and description of the firearms
and ammunition. [s. 29]
Withdrawal from
approved firearms
warehouse or
police station, etc.

l specify the mark, number and description of the firearms
and ammunition. [s. 29]
Withdrawal from
approved firearms
warehouse or
police station, etc.

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32.–(1) Without prejudice to any provisions of any law in
relation to storage of firearms and ammunition, the Inspector
General of Police may issue directives on how to store firearms
or ammunition which come into the hands of the police and
may charge fees for such storage. (2) The Inspector General of Police may make an application
to a Resident Magistrate for a forfeiture order of the firearms
or ammunition where they have been stored for a period of up
to eighteen months or where payment of the fees in subsection
(1) has not been effected within a period of two months from
the date of storage.

of up
to eighteen months or where payment of the fees in subsection
(1) has not been effected within a period of two months from
the date of storage.

(3) Where in relation to an application made under
subsection (2), the Resident Magistrate is satisfied that-
(a) reasonable steps have been taken to bring the
application to the notice of the person who appears to
be the owner of the firearms or ammunition; and
(b) such person has had reasonable opportunity to pay
the fees or to lawfully dispose of the firearms or
ammunition, and fails,
the Resident Magistrate shall order the firearms or ammunition
to be forfeited to the Government. [s. 30]
33.–(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8, the
Commissioner of Police for Tanzania Zanzibar shall be the
Registrar for Tanzania Zanzibar. (2) The firearms licence granted in Mainland Tanzania shall
not be valid for the same purposes in relation to same or other
firearms and ammunition in Tanzania Zanzibar, unless it is
endorsed by the Registrar or an authorised officer. (3) The provision of subsection (2) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to Mainland Tanzania. (4) A person may carry, possess or use any firearm or
ammunition in Tanzania Zanzibar but he shall keep or store
the firearm and ammunition in accordance with the directives
of the Registrar after such use. [s.

tion in Tanzania Zanzibar but he shall keep or store
the firearm and ammunition in accordance with the directives
of the Registrar after such use. [s.

31]
Powers of
Inspector
General of Police
on storage of
firearms
Provisions
in relation
to Tanzania
Zanzibar

31]
Powers of
Inspector
General of Police
on storage of
firearms
Provisions
in relation
to Tanzania
Zanzibar

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PART IV
DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, GUNSMITHS
AND BROKERS LICENCES AND PERMITS
(a) Dealers
34.–(1) The Registrar shall not issue a permit to deal in any
firearms, other than non-automatic firearms unless he has
consulted and obtained approval from the Armament Control
Advisory Board. (2) A person who wishes to deal in any firearms or
ammunitions business shall-
(a) obtain a dealer’s permit;
(b) where the applicant is a company, be registered
pursuant to the Companies Act. (3) An application for a permit to deal in firearm or
ammunition business shall be made to the Registrar in a form
prescribed out in the regulations. [s. 32]
35.

ication for a permit to deal in firearm or
ammunition business shall be made to the Registrar in a form
prescribed out in the regulations. [s. 32]
35.

The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, make regulations prescribing
for the-
(a) conditions in respect of the issuance of a dealer’s
permit;
(b) conditions which the Registrar shall impose on dealers;
(c) specifications in respect of the business premises of a
dealer;
(d) procedure for renewal of a dealer’s permit; and
(e) procedure for suspension and cancellation of dealer’s
permit. [s. 33]
36.–(1) A dealer shall carry on firearms or ammunition
business on the premises specified in the dealer’s permit. (2) Where a dealer wishes to change his place of business, he
shall make an application to obtain a permit for that purpose. Dealer’s permit
Cap. 212
Conditions
imposed on
dealers
Change of
premises

business, he
shall make an application to obtain a permit for that purpose. Dealer’s permit
Cap. 212
Conditions
imposed on
dealers
Change of
premises

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(3) The application for change of place of business shall be
lodged with the Registrar in the manner to be prescribed by
the regulations. (4) Where the Registrar is satisfied with the application
for change of place of business, he may endorse the existing
licence or issue a new licence setting out the conditions for the
change that he deems necessary to impose. [s. 34]
37.–(1) A dealer shall keep such registers at his business
premises, as may be prescribed in the regulations, containing
the information specified in the dealer’s permit. (2) A dealer shall ensure that his dealer’s permit is placed
at a conspicuous place within his place of business at all times. (3) A dealer shall, upon the request of the Registrar, produce
for inspection-
(a) any firearms or ammunition that the dealer may have
in stock;
(b) his dealer’s permit; and
(c) any other records which the authorised officer may
require for purposes of conducting the inspection
under this Act.

(b) his dealer’s permit; and
(c) any other records which the authorised officer may
require for purposes of conducting the inspection
under this Act.

(4) An authorised dealer shall submit to the Registrar
a return on the business transactions carried out within a
prescribed period of time and in the prescribed form. [s. 35]
38. Where a person who holds a licence issued in terms of
Part III, ceases to carry on business for any reason, he shall
keep the firearms and ammunition in his possession in safe
custody at a place to be designated by the Registrar. [s. 36]
39. A permit issued under this Part shall not exempt the permit
holder from complying with the provisions of any other written
laws regulating business licensing. [s. 37]
Duties of dealer
Firearms disposal
on ceasing to
carry on business
Application of
other laws

other written
laws regulating business licensing. [s. 37]
Duties of dealer
Firearms disposal
on ceasing to
carry on business
Application of
other laws

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(b) Manufacturers, Gunsmiths and Brokers
40.–(1) A person shall not manufacture or assemble firearms
or ammunition in the United Republic except in accordance
with the terms of the permit issued by the Armament Control
Advisory Board. (2) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (1), the
Board may issue manufacturing permit, provided that, the
applicant meets the required terms and conditions. [s. 38]
41.–(1) A person shall not repair a firearm unless he is a holder
of a gunsmith’s permit issued under this Act. (2) Subject to subsection (1), a person shall not-
(a) alter the mechanism of a firearm so as to enable the
discharging of more than one shot with a single
depression of the trigger; or
(b) alter the caliber or the barrel length of a firearm. (3) All firearms shall be repaired at Government arsenals or
by a licenced gunsmith. [s. 39]
42.

alter the caliber or the barrel length of a firearm. (3) All firearms shall be repaired at Government arsenals or
by a licenced gunsmith. [s. 39]
42.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, the Registrar
shall not issue a gunsmith’s permit unless the applicant is
approved by the Armament Control Advisory Board. [s. 40]
43. The Minister may, in consultation with relevant authority
in Tanzania Zanzibar, prescribe-
(a) the manner in respect of the issuance, suspension,
cancellation or renewal of a gunsmith’s permit;
(b) conditions which the Registrar may attach to the
gunsmith’s permit; and
(c) specifications in respect of the business premises of a
gunsmith. [s. 41]
Prohibition of
manufacture
of firearms or
ammunition
Repair of firearms
Approval of
gunsmith’s permit
Gunsmith’s
permit conditions

a
gunsmith. [s. 41]
Prohibition of
manufacture
of firearms or
ammunition
Repair of firearms
Approval of
gunsmith’s permit
Gunsmith’s
permit conditions

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44. A person shall not act for others in negotiating or
arranging contracts, purchases, sales or the transfer of
firearms and ammunition in return for a fee, commission or
other consideration unless that person is a holder of a broker’s
permit issued under this Act. [s. 42]
45. The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar prescribe-
(a) procedure for issuance, suspension, cancellation or
renewal of a broker’s permit;
(b) the conditions to which the Registrar may attach to the
broker’s permit; and
(c) specifications in respect of the business premises of a
broker. [s. 43]
46. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, a brokers’ permit
shall not be issued to operate in the United Republic unless the
broker is approved by the Armament Control Advisory Board. [s.

Act, a brokers’ permit
shall not be issued to operate in the United Republic unless the
broker is approved by the Armament Control Advisory Board. [s.

44]
PART V
IMPORT, EXPORT, TRANSIT AND TRANSPORT
OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
(a) Import, Export and Transit of Firearms and Ammunition
47.–(1) A person shall not import into or export from or carry
on transit any firearms or ammunition through the United
Republic without a permit. (2) A person shall not import firearms or ammunition
unless-
(a) they are for personal use;
(b) he has obtained an end-user certificate from the
Registrar; and
(c) he is a licenced dealer under this Act. Broker’s permit
Issuance of
brokers permit
Approval of
brokers’ permit
Import, export
and on-transit

; and
(c) he is a licenced dealer under this Act. Broker’s permit
Issuance of
brokers permit
Approval of
brokers’ permit
Import, export
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(3) A person importing or exporting firearms or
ammunition on transit, through the United Republic, whether
for trade or personal use, shall obtain a separate permit for
each consignment that is imported or exported. (4) The imported firearms or ammunition shall be landed
at the designated points of entry as prescribed in the Customs
(Management and Tariff) Act. [s. 45]
48. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, a transit
permit for the importation of firearms or ammunition, whether
in whole or in part to contiguous states, may be granted,
suspended, refused, renewed or cancelled by the Minister in
accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Protocol
referred to in the Fourth Schedule. [s. 46]
49.

, renewed or cancelled by the Minister in
accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Protocol
referred to in the Fourth Schedule. [s. 46]
49.

The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority of Tanzania Zanzibar, make regulations prescribing
for-
(a) procedure for issuance, suspension, cancellation or
renewal of an import, export, or in-transit permits;
(b) conditions which the Registrar shall impose on the
holder of a permit;
(c) qualifications to be possessed by a permit applicant;
and
(d) identification marks. [s. 47]
50.–(1) The holder of a permit issued in terms of this Part,
shall at the request of the Registrar, produce for inspection-
(a) any firearms or ammunition in his possession or under
his control;
(b) his permit; and
(c) any records that may be kept by him in terms of this
Act. Cap. 403
Transit licence for
contiguous states
Permit conditions
Inspection

permit; and
(c) any records that may be kept by him in terms of this
Act. Cap. 403
Transit licence for
contiguous states
Permit conditions
Inspection

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(2) A dealer shall keep and maintain records in relation to
the importation or sale of firearms and ammunition in the
manner to be prescribed by the Registrar. [s. 48]
(b) Transportation of Firearms and Ammunition
51.–(1) A person shall not transport any firearm or ammunition
unless he obtains a transporter’s permit. (2) An application for a transporter’s permit shall be made
to the Registrar in the prescribed form, as set out in the
regulations. [s. 49]
52. The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, prescribe-
(a) procedure for issuance, suspension, cancellation or
renewal of a transporter’s permit;
(b) the conditions in a permit; and
(c) qualifications of a permit holder. [s.

ssuance, suspension, cancellation or
renewal of a transporter’s permit;
(b) the conditions in a permit; and
(c) qualifications of a permit holder. [s.

50]
53.–(1) The holder of a transporter’s permit shall, at the request
of any authorised officer, produce for inspection-
(a) any firearms or ammunition in his possession or under
his control;
(b) his permit;
(c) any register or records that may be kept by him; and
(d) any other information which may be relevant to the
inspection. (2) The transporter shall keep and maintain records of
all firearms or ammunition transported in the manner to
be prescribed by the Registrar and shall make available any
required information to the authorised officer. [s. 51]
Transporter’s
permit
Conditions for
transporting
firearms
Transporter’s
duties

e available any
required information to the authorised officer. [s. 51]
Transporter’s
permit
Conditions for
transporting
firearms
Transporter’s
duties

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54. A permit issued under this Part shall not exempt the person
to whom it is issued from complying with any of the provisions
of any other written laws regulating business licensing. [s. 52]
PART VI
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
55.–(1) Notwithstanding the provision of any written law to
the contrary, an authorised officer who reasonably suspects
any firearm or ammunition to be illegally held, may, at any
time in the course of his official duty-
(a) stop and search any person, motor vehicle, carriage,
vessel or aircraft during taxing out; and
(b) enter, search and seize any firearm or ammunition in
any premises.

any person, motor vehicle, carriage,
vessel or aircraft during taxing out; and
(b) enter, search and seize any firearm or ammunition in
any premises.

(2) Where an authorised officer executing a search warrant
has reasonable grounds to believe that any firearms or
ammunition found in any premises, ship or vehicle are being
kept, conveyed, landed or sold in contravention of this Act,
he may seize the firearms or ammunition until such a time
when the court has determined whether or not the firearms or
ammunition are liable to be forfeited or not. (3) The provisions of Part II of the Criminal Procedure Act
relating to search and seizure shall apply mutatis mutandis to
this Act. [s. 53]
56. A suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall not lie
against the Registrar or any other authorised officer exercising
any powers or discharging any functions or performing any
duties under this Act for anything done in good faith. [s. 54]
Application of
other laws
Search and
seizure
Cap. 20
Immunity

nctions or performing any
duties under this Act for anything done in good faith. [s. 54]
Application of
other laws
Search and
seizure
Cap. 20
Immunity

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PART VII
DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS
57. Where a firearm licence holder dies or ceases to exist while
still in possession of a firearm, the firearm in question shall be
disposed by the Registrar in the manner to be prescribed in the
regulations. [s. 55]
58. A firearm or ammunition which is connected with an
offence shall, where the court thinks fit, be forfeited to the
Government. [s. 56]
59.–(1) A firearm or ammunition found in any building, vessel,
aircraft or place without any apparent owner may be ordered
by the court to be forfeited to the Government. (2) Where a firearm or ammunition has been forfeited to
the Government by a court order, it shall be disposed of in the
manner and within the time specified in the destruction order
of the court. (3) A disposal order shall not be executed by the Government
where an appeal is pending against the order or until such time
the statutory appeal period elapses without an appeal being
instituted against the order. [s.

n appeal is pending against the order or until such time
the statutory appeal period elapses without an appeal being
instituted against the order. [s.

57]
PART VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
60.–(1) The Central Firearms Registry shall be at Police
Headquarters with its Sub-registry in Zanzibar at a place that is
equivalent to the Police Head Quarters of Mainland Tanzania. (2) The Central Arms Registry shall be under the control
of the Inspector General of Police or such other officers as the
Minister may appoint, for recording all permits and licences
issued. Firearms disposal
in case of death
Forfeiture
of firearms
connected with
offence
Forfeiture of
firearms or
ammunition
without apparent
owner
Central Firearms
Registry offices

e of death
Forfeiture
of firearms
connected with
offence
Forfeiture of
firearms or
ammunition
without apparent
owner
Central Firearms
Registry offices

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(3) The Registrar shall transmit to the Central Arms
Registry, at the beginning of every month, a record of permits
and licences issued by him during the preceding month. [s. 58]
61.–(1) A person having in his possession, control or custody
of any firearms or ammunition shall-
(a) take reasonable precaution to prevent the firearms or
ammunition from falling into the possession, control
or custody of unauthorised person; and
(b) comply with such security measures, both with regard
to the safe custody of the firearm or ammunition and
the conditions in which the firearm or ammunition
shall be kept, as the Registrar may prescribe. (2) In any proceedings under this section or any regulation
concerning the duty to take security measures, the burden of
proof shall lie on the person charged. (3) For purposes of this section “unauthorised person”
means any person who is not authorised to possess firearms or
ammunition under this Act. [s.

d. (3) For purposes of this section “unauthorised person”
means any person who is not authorised to possess firearms or
ammunition under this Act. [s.

59]
62.–(1) A person who contravenes any provision of this Act,
commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable, to a fine
not exceeding fifteen million shillings or to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding ten years or to both, except where a
penalty is provided for a similar offence in any other relevant
law. (2) Where a person who is convicted under subsection (1)
holds a permit for the possession of a firearm or ammunition,
such permit shall be cancelled or suspended and the firearms
or ammunition be forfeited for a period which the court deems
fit. [s. 60]
Safe custody of
firearms and
ammunition
Offences and
penalties

the firearms
or ammunition be forfeited for a period which the court deems
fit. [s. 60]
Safe custody of
firearms and
ammunition
Offences and
penalties

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63. A person who fails to keep a firearm or ammunition that
is in his lawful possession in safe custody, commits an offence
and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two
million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
one year or to both. [s. 61]
64.–(1) Whenever a firearm or ammunition which is in the
lawful possession of any person is lost, stolen or destroyed, the
person shall, immediately but not later than seven working
days after becoming aware of the loss, theft or destruction of the
firearm or ammunition, report such loss, theft or destruction
in person or through a person authorised by him in writing,
stating clearly the particulars of the firearm or ammunition,
the time and place and circumstances under which it got lost,
stolen or destroyed as the officer may require.

articulars of the firearm or ammunition,
the time and place and circumstances under which it got lost,
stolen or destroyed as the officer may require.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits
an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not less
than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding twelve months or to both. [s. 62]
65. Subject to section 64, where it is proven that, the accused
person was at any time lawfully in possession of or is the
holder of a licence or is authorised to possess the firearm or
ammunition alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, it
shall be sufficient evidence that-
(a) such firearm or ammunition has been lost, stolen
or destroyed, where it is proven that he has failed to
produce the firearm or ammunition upon the request
to do so by any regulation and fails to show reasonable
grounds for such failure; and
(b) he has failed to report the loss, theft or destruction of
the firearm as required. [s. 63]
Safe keeping
of firearms or
ammunition
Reporting of loss
of firearms or
ammunition
Presumption

heft or destruction of
the firearm as required. [s. 63]
Safe keeping
of firearms or
ammunition
Reporting of loss
of firearms or
ammunition
Presumption

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66.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, and by notice published in the
Gazette-
(a) for the purpose of surrendering illegally possessed
firearms; and
(b) to maintain law and order,
declare an amnesty to any person found in unlawful possession
of a firearm or ammunition. (2) The notice in subsection (1) shall specify the person to
whom amnesty is granted, the period, area and conditions of
amnesty. (3) A person who surrenders a firearm or ammunition
under this section shall not be prosecuted. [s. 64]
67.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, declare any area, premises or
categories of premises to be a firearm-free zone.

may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, declare any area, premises or
categories of premises to be a firearm-free zone.

(2) An authorised officer may, where he has reason to
believe that a fire arm is kept in a firearm-free zone-
(a) search any building or premises;
(b) search any person present in a firearm-free zone; and
(c) seize any firearm or ammunition found in the firearm-
free zone; or
(d) arrest any person who contravenes the notice in
subsection (1). [s. 65]
68. The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, and where it is in the public
interest so to do, require any or all licence holders to verify
their records of firearms or ammunition. [s. 66]
Amnesty for
surrender of
firearms
Firearm-free
zones
Verification
of records of
firearms or
ammunition

heir records of firearms or ammunition. [s. 66]
Amnesty for
surrender of
firearms
Firearm-free
zones
Verification
of records of
firearms or
ammunition

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69. For the purpose of combating illicit proliferation of
firearms and ammunition, the Inspector General of Police
may, in consultation with the Minister authorise any person to
participate in any regional joint operations. [s. 67]
70. The Inspector General of Police may, for the purpose of
combating illicit proliferation of firearms and ammunition-
(a) upon request made by the appropriate authority of a
foreign state, disclose to that authority any information
in his possession; and
(b) receive and act upon any information, obtained in
the course of investigations, relating to a firearm or
ammunition unlawfully possessed. [s.

and
(b) receive and act upon any information, obtained in
the course of investigations, relating to a firearm or
ammunition unlawfully possessed. [s.

68]
71.–(1) The following weapons shall not be regarded as lethal
weapons-
(a) any captive bolt gun manufactured for use in an abattoir
in the humane killing of animals;
(b) a tranquilizer firearm;
(c) a paintball gun;
(d) a flare gun;
(e) fireworks;
(f) teaser gun;
(g) a deactivated firearm; and
(h) any other device which the Minister may, in consultation
with the relevant authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, and
by notice in the Gazette, exempt. (2) Without prejudice to any other relevant law regulating
importation of firearms and ammunition, the Minister may,
make regulations for the importation of non-lethal firearm. [s. 69]
Joint operations
Information
sharing and
mutual assistance
Classification
of non-lethal
weapons

ons for the importation of non-lethal firearm. [s. 69]
Joint operations
Information
sharing and
mutual assistance
Classification
of non-lethal
weapons

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72.–(1) An imitation firearm or toy gun shall, notwithstanding
that it is not loaded or is otherwise incapable of discharging
any shot, bullet or other missile, be deemed to be an offensive
weapon or instrument for the purpose of section 287A of the
Penal Code. (2) For the purpose of this section, the expression “imitation
firearm” or “toy gun” means anything which has the appearance
of a firearm of any description. (3) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authorities in Tanzania Zanzibar, make regulations prescribing
procedures for importation of imitation firearms or toy gun. [s. 70]
73. The Registrar shall, in respect of services rendered under
this Act, charge such amount of fees as may be prescribed in
the regulations. [s.

. 70]
73. The Registrar shall, in respect of services rendered under
this Act, charge such amount of fees as may be prescribed in
the regulations. [s.

71]
74.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the relevant
authority in Tanzania Zanzibar, make regulations-
(a) prescribing-
(i) the persons to whom any licence or permit shall
be issued;
(ii) the form in which a licence or permit shall be;
(iii) terms and conditions under which any licence or
permit shall be issued;
(iv) fees to be paid in respect of the licence or permit;
and
(v) the revocation of any licence or permit;
(b) regulating the stamping, marking, numbering, and
registering of firearms and ammunition;
(c) prescribing for the establishment and regulation of public
and private warehouses for the purposes of this Act;
(d) regulating and monitoring private security companies;
(e) prohibiting or regulating the possession, sale, purchase
and transfer of gunpowder and caps by or from local
Imitation
firearms
Cap. 16
Fees
Power to make
regulations

egulating the possession, sale, purchase
and transfer of gunpowder and caps by or from local
Imitation
firearms
Cap. 16
Fees
Power to make
regulations

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authorities and persons acting on behalf of local
authorities;
(f) prescribing the form and manner in which any register
or records required by this Act should be or any
regulations under it shall be kept and their inspection;
(g) restricting and regulating the transport of firearms and
ammunition;
(h) prescribing fees, rent, and charges for the use of public
warehouses and the manner in which they may be
recovered;
(i) prescribing the security measures, both with regard to
the safe custody of firearms and ammunition and the
condition in which they shall be kept, be taken by any
person having in his possession, control or custody of
any firearms or ammunition;
(j) prescribing for fees payable in respect of the issuance
or renewal of any certificate of competency, licence or
permit or in respect of anything else for which a fee
may be charged in terms of this Act;
(k) prescribing for the safe custody of the firearms and
ammunition possessed by security guard companies,
institutions and other private companies;
(l) prescribing for security measure to be undertaken
in any premises at which dealers, manufacturers,
gunsmiths, importers and exporters of firearms and
ammunition, persons who use firearms for business
purposes, including precautions and procedures to be
taken to prevent the theft or unlawful use of firearms
and ammunition in the possession of such persons;
(m) providing for precautions to be taken in respect of the
carriage, use, safe custody or destruction of firearms
and ammunition;
(n) prescribing the procedure for surrender and disposal of
certificate of competency, licences, permits or permits
issued under this Act which have been suspended,
revoked or cancelled or which have expired;

f
certificate of competency, licences, permits or permits
issued under this Act which have been suspended,
revoked or cancelled or which have expired;

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(o) prescribing the training, testing and such other
measures as may be necessary to ensure the competency
of persons who may possess and use firearms;
(p) prescribing the procedures for disposal of firearms and
ammunition under this Act; and
(q) providing for any other matter which the Minister may
deem necessary for better execution of this Act. (2) The regulations made under this Act may provide for a
penalty for contravention of any of the provisions made under
it. (3) In exercising the powers under this section, the Minister
may, in consultation with the relevant authority in Tanzania
Zanzibar, make regulations specifically relating to Tanzania
Zanzibar. [s. 72]
75. [Repeals the Arms and Ammunition Act, No. 2 of 1991.]
[s. 73]
76.

a
Zanzibar, make regulations specifically relating to Tanzania
Zanzibar. [s. 72]
75. [Repeals the Arms and Ammunition Act, No. 2 of 1991.]
[s. 73]
76.

Notwithstanding the repeal of the Arms and Ammunition
Act-
(a) all subsidiary legislation made under the Act, which
are in operation on the day of coming into force of this
Act, shall be deemed to be subsidiary legislation made
under this Act, and shall remain in force until revoked
by regulations or rules made under this Act. (b) all officers appointed under it to perform functions in
relation to the control of the manufacture, importation,
safe storage, carriage, export or other dealings in the
arms and ammunition, shall continue to perform those
functions in so far under this Act relates to them unless
their tenure of office expires or their appointment is
sooner terminated, whichever takes place earlier, or
they are re-appointed and shall, for that purpose, be
deemed to have been appointed under this Act. [s. 74]
Repeal
Savings and
transitional
provisions

they are re-appointed and shall, for that purpose, be
deemed to have been appointed under this Act. [s. 74]
Repeal
Savings and
transitional
provisions

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PART IX
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT (FINANCE) ACT, CAP. 290
FIRST SCHEDULE
(Made under section 7(3))
Proceedings and Matters Relating to the Committee
1.–(1) A member of the Committee shall hold office for a period of four
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term. (2) The Minister may amend or vary the list of members of the
Committee. (3) In appointing members of the Committee, the Minister shall
take into consideration, gender balance and the balance in composition
of the members from Mainland Tanzania and Tanzania Zanzibar. 2.–(1) Where a member is unable to attend any meeting of the
committee by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from the United
Republic, the appointing authority may appoint a person in his place
and such person shall cease to hold office on the assumption of office of
the substantive member.

pointing authority may appoint a person in his place
and such person shall cease to hold office on the assumption of office of
the substantive member.

(2) Where the member fails to resume office within six months, the
Minister shall confirm the member appointed in subparagraph (1) into
office. 3. The Committee shall elect from amongst its members a Vice-
Chairman and to hold office for a term of one year, from the date of his
election, and he shall be eligible for re-election for another one term. 4.–(1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. (2) Where at any meeting of the Committee the Chairman is absent,
the Vice-Chairman shall preside. (3) In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman
at any meeting of the Committee, the members present may appoint,
from amongst themselves a temporary Chairman who shall preside at
that meeting. 5.–(1) The Committee shall meet not less than four times in every year
and at any additional times which may be fixed by the Chairman or, in
his absence from the United Republic or unable for any reason to act,
the Vice-Chairman. [Omitted]
Tenure of office
Appointment
of temporary
member
Vice-Chairman
Power of
Chairman and
Vice-Chairman
Meetings and
procedure of
Committee

rman. [Omitted]
Tenure of office
Appointment
of temporary
member
Vice-Chairman
Power of
Chairman and
Vice-Chairman
Meetings and
procedure of
Committee

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(2) The Chairman and, in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, may, and
upon application in writing by at least five members, convene a special
meeting of the Committee at any time. (3) The Executive Secretary of the Committee shall give to each
member an adequate notice of the time and place of each meeting. 6. At any meeting of the Committee not less than one half of the
members in office for the time being shall constitute a quorum. 7. All questions at a meeting of the Committee shall be determined by
a consensus. 8.–(1) The Committee shall cause minutes of all proceedings of meetings
of the Committee to be entered into a book kept for that purpose. (2) Any minutes purporting to be approved and signed by the
Chairman of the next succeeding meeting of the Committee shall be
evidence that the meeting was duly convened. 9.

ing to be approved and signed by the
Chairman of the next succeeding meeting of the Committee shall be
evidence that the meeting was duly convened. 9.

Where any member absents himself from three consecutive meetings
of the Committee without reasonable cause, the Committee shall notify
the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing authority may
terminate the appointment of the member and appoint another member
in his place where it deems fit to do so. 10. The Committee may regulate its own proceedings. SECOND SCHEDULE
(Made under sections 11(1)(f) and 28(1)(e))
CRIMES AND OFFENCES GIVING RISE TO
UNFITNESS TO POSSESS FIREARMS
1. Offences under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. 2. Offences under the Drugs Control and Enforcement Act. 3. Offences under the Penal Code. 4. Offences under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. 5. Offences under the Wildlife Conservation Act. and
6. Any conspiracy, incitement or attempt to commit any of offences
referred to in this Schedule. Quorum
Decisions of
Committee
Record of
Proceedings of
Committee
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Proceedings of
Committee
Cap. 19
Cap. 95
Cap. 16
Cap. 423
Cap. 283

ommittee
Record of
Proceedings of
Committee
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Proceedings of
Committee
Cap. 19
Cap. 95
Cap. 16
Cap. 423
Cap. 283

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THIRD SCHEDULE
(Made under section 13(2) and (3))
COUNTRIES WITH RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION
(a) Kenya;
(b) Uganda;
(c) Rwanda;
(d) Burundi;
(e) Democratic Republic of Congo;
(f) Republic of Congo;
(g) Zambia;
(h) Malawi;
(i) Zimbabwe; and
(j) Mozambique. FOURTH SCHEDULE
(Made under section 48)
ARTICLE 10 OF THE PROTOCOL ON ILLICIT
TRAFFICKING IN FIREARMS
Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms,
Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime,
G.A. res. 255, Nov. 15, 2000, U.N. Doc. A/RES/55/255 (2001), not yet
entered into force. Article 10
General requirements for export, import and transit licensing or
authorization systems
1. Each State Party shall establish or maintain an effective system of
export and import licensing or authorization, as well as of measures
on international transit, for the transfer of firearms, their parts and
components and ammunition. 2.

censing or authorization, as well as of measures
on international transit, for the transfer of firearms, their parts and
components and ammunition. 2.

Before issuing export licences or authorizations for shipments of
firearms, their parts and components and ammunition, each State Party
shall verify:
(a) That the importing States have issued import licences or
authorizations; and
(b) That, without prejudice to bilateral or multilateral agreements
or arrangements favouring landlocked States, the transit
States have, at a minimum, given notice in writing, prior to
shipment, that they have no objection to the transit.

ring landlocked States, the transit
States have, at a minimum, given notice in writing, prior to
shipment, that they have no objection to the transit.

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3. The export and import licence or authorization and accompanying
documentation together shall contain information that, at a minimum,
shall include the place and the date of issuance, the date of expiration,
the country of export, the country of import, the final recipient, a
description and the quantity of the firearms, their parts and components
and ammunition and, whenever there is transit, the countries of transit. The information contained in the import licence must be provided in
advance to the transit States. 4. The importing State Party shall, upon request, inform the exporting
State Party of the receipt of the dispatched shipment of firearms, their
parts and components or ammunition. 5. Each State party shall, within available means, take such measures as
may be necessary to ensure that licensing or authorization procedures
are secure and that the authenticity of licensing or authorization
documents can be verified or validated. 6.

at licensing or authorization procedures
are secure and that the authenticity of licensing or authorization
documents can be verified or validated. 6.

States Parties may adopt simplified procedures for the temporary
import and export and the transit of firearms, their parts and
components and ammunition for verifiable lawful purposes such as
hunting, sport shooting, evaluation, exhibitions or repairs.