CHAPTER 223
ARMS AND AMMUNITION ACT
[SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION]
INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
NOTICES
(Section 13)
G.Ns. Nos.
85 of 1925
27 of 1927
133 of 1930
126 of 1933
192 of 1957
317 of 1957
The following places are hereby designated as Public Warehouses for the purposes of the Act–
The Customs Warehouses at Arusha, Bagamoyo, Bukoba, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Kilwa, Lindi, Longido, Moshi Mtwara, Musoma, Mwanza, Ngara, Pangani, Tanga and Tirene Bay.
The Police Stores at Namanyere , Songea and Tukuyu.
The Game Department Armoury at Tengeru in the District of Arusha in Arusha Region.
ORDERS
(Section 20 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1))
G.Ns. Nos.
7 of 1930
286 of 1932
1. This Order may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition (Delegation of Powers) Order.
2. The Governor hereby delegates the power to grant licences for the importation of arms and ammunition under section 4 of the Arms and Ammunition Act to the senior police officer stationed in each District or subdivision of the District.
(Section 7)
G.N. No. 225 of 1959
1. This Order may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition (Reciprocal Recognition of Licences) Order.
2. An arms licence or firearm certificate, other than a licence or certificate issued in respect of a muzzle-loading firearm, issued in the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda or the Republic of Malawi and corresponding to an arms licence under the Arms and Ammunition Act in the United Republic of Tanzania shall, on being endorsed by an authorized officer, have the same effect and validity in the United Republic of Tanzania as if it were a firearm licence granted under the Arms and Ammunition Act of the United Republic of Tanzania.
REGULATIONS
(Section 5)
G.N. No. 40 of 1973
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition (TPDF Safari and Rifle Club) (Exemption) Regulations.
2. No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of a firearm which is the property of the TPDF Safari and Rifle Club being a local society registered under the Societies Act * whether or not such firearm is in the possession of the said Club.
(Section 33)
G.Ns. Nos.
61 of 1924
176 of 1924
52 of 1925
86 of 1925
67 of 1926
26 of 1927
32 of 1927
153 of 1927
5 of 1928
190 of 1928
172 of 1929
129 of 1930
157 of 1931
16 of 1932
70 of 1932
145 of 1932
193 of 1932
34 of 1933
131 of 1933
180 of 1933
13 of 1940
339 of 1940
46 of 1941
395 of 1941
364 of 1943
87 of 1946
5 of 1947
257 of 1949
76 of 1954
288 of 1954
388 of 1954
161 of 1955
394 of 1955
420 of 1955
178 of 1956
237 of 1957
396 of 1957
308 of 1958
1 of 1960
169 of 1961
353 of 1961
343 of 1962
108 of 1963
594 of 1963
51 of 1966
283 of 1966
178 of 1967
301 of 1969
53 of 1970
110 of 1973
114 of 1975
234 of 1975
157 of 1989
511 of 1990
210 of 1992
281 of 1992
237 of 1994
380 of 1994
132 of 1996
250 of 1997
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS (regs 1-3)
1. Citation
These Regulations may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition Regulations.
2. Interpretation
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–
"native" means any member of an African race and includes a Swahili, Arab or Somali.
3. Meaning of "authorized officer"
In these Regulations and for any purpose under the Act unless other provision is made "authorized officer" means–
(a) for the issue of arms licences–
in every district or division of a district the senior gazetted officer for the time being at the headquarters of the Police Force in such district or division of a district or, if there is no such gazetted officer for the time being at the headquarters of the Police Force in such district or division of a district, the senior administrative officer for the time being at the headquarters of such district or division of a district;
(b) for the renewal of any licence–
(i) a police officer of or above the rank of inspector;
(ii) a District Officer;
(iii) an Assistant District Officer;
(iv) a Woman Administrative Assistant;
(c) in the application of these Regulations or of the Act to muzzle-loading firearms, owned, possessed, used or carried by natives,
any administrative officer stationed in the district or in the division of a district concerned.
EXPORT LICENCES (regs 4-5)
4. Licences for export to prohibited area or zone
(1) Licences for the export of firearms or ammunition to a place in a prohibited area or zone shall only be granted by an authorized officer and shall be in the Form A contained in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Such licences shall not be granted without the sanction of the Minister except where the firearms and ammunition appear to be bona fide required for the personal defence of the exporter or for the exporter's own use in hunting.
5. Permits for export to places not in a prohibited area or zone
(1) Licences for the export of firearms or ammunition to a place not in a prohibited area or zone may be granted by the Commissioner of Police, any Collector of Customs, or any authorized officer.
(2) Every such licence shall be in the Form A contained in the Schedule to these Regulations.
IMPORT LICENCES (reg 6)
6. Licences to import arms and ammunition
(1) Arms and ammunition bona fide required by an individual for purposes of self-defence or for his own use in hunting may on the permit of a customs officer be landed at any of the ports mentioned below and deposited in a public warehouse without any licence.
(2) No other arms or ammunition shall be permitted to be landed unless a licence from the President in the Form A1 contained in the Schedule to these Regulations to import them has been previously obtained.
(3) Arms and ammunition shall only be admitted at the following ports–
| Arusha | Lindi | Mtwara | Pangani |
| Bagamoyo | Longido | Musoma | Sumbawanga |
| Bukoba | Mbamba Bay | Mwanza | Tanga |
| Dar es Salaam | Mbeya | Mwaya | Tirene Bay |
| Kigoma | Moshi | Ngara | Tukuyu |
| Kilwa | Tunduma | Mosi | Mwadui |
PUBLIC WAREHOUSES (regs 7-10)
7. Rent
(1) The following rents shall be paid to the Commissioner of Customs for the storage of arms and ammunition in a public warehouse–
(a) for every case or box of ammunition per week or part of a week; | 10 cents |
(b) for every firearm per week or part of a week; and | 25 cents |
(c) special charges may be made for packages or cases of abnormal size and for arms of war. |
(2) No rent shall be charged under paragraph (1) for the first day of deposit, or, if such day is a Sunday or public holiday, for the second day of deposit.
(3) Rents and charges under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be recoverable by suit.
(4) Subject to any conditions which may be imposed by the Commissioner for Customs, the owner of arms deposited in a public warehouse or his agent or servant shall have access to the arms for the purpose of cleaning them.
(5) A permit for withdrawal shall not be granted until all charges have been paid, and, if any such charges are in an area for a period of six months, the arms and ammunition may be sold or destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the Commissioner for Customs shall direct.
8. Registration
(1) A person who deposits any arms or ammunition in a public warehouse, whether on first importation or on transfer from another warehouse, shall be given a receipt for the same, and shall, deliver, to the officer in charge of the warehouse, an application for registration in Form B in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) The officer in charge of the warehouse shall then register the arms and ammunition in a book in form C in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(3) The officer in charge of a warehouse may extend the time within which application for registration is to be made, and may allow the application to be made by an agent of the owner.
9. Marking for identification
(1) Every arm which, in the opinion of the officer in charge of the warehouse, is not sufficiently marked so as to be easily identified shall, before registration, be stamped with a distinctive letter as mentioned below appropriate to the port of entry and a serial number.
(2) The following letters shall be used–
| Arusha ................................. | ART |
| Bagamoyo ........................... | B |
| Bukoba ................................ | N |
| Dar es Salaam .................... | D |
| Kigoma ................................ | K |
| Kilwa ................................... | G |
| Lindi .................................... | L |
| Longindo ............................. | AR |
| Mbamba Bay ....................... | S |
| Mbeya .................................. | MY |
| Moshi ................................... | O |
| Mtwara ................................ | W |
| Musoma .............................. | Q |
| Mwanza .............................. | M |
| Mwadui ............................... | MV |
| Ngara .................................. | X |
| Pangani ............................... | P |
| Tanga .................................. | T |
| Tunduma ............................ | TN |
| Sumbawanga ..................... | U |
| Tunduma ............................ | TN |
| Tukuyu ................................ | R |
10. Permit for withdrawal from a public warehouse
(1) The form of permit for withdrawal from a public warehouse shall be in the form D in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) No permit for withdrawal of arms or ammunition from a public warehouse shall be granted except for the purposes of transfer to another public warehouse or to a private warehouse, unless an arms licence is produced authorizing the applicant for withdrawal to possess such arms and ammunition.
(3) Permits to withdraw arms or ammunition from a public warehouse shall only be issued by the authorized officer in the district in which the warehouse is situated.
(4) No permit for the withdrawal of arms or ammunition appearing to be adapted or intended for use for warlike purposes shall be granted without the sanction of the President.
REGISTRATION OF ARMS ALREADY IN THE COUNTRY (regs 11-15)
11. Production to authorized officer
(1) Every person having any arms or ammunition, other than arms of war, in his possession at the commencement of the Act shall within three months from the commencement of these Regulations produce them to the authorized officer in the district in which he resides for registration and marking pursuant to section 23 of the Act.
(2) An authorized officer may dispense with the production of any arms or ammunition where he is satisfied that correct and sufficient particulars have been given to him.
(3) The authorized officer shall register particulars of all arms or ammunition so produced or of which the production is dispensed with in a register in the Form E in the Schedule to these Regulations, and shall, before registration, cause any arm or packet or ammunition which, in his opinion, is not sufficiently marked so as to be easily identified to be stamped with the letter or letters appropriate to his district or sub-district as mentioned below and with a serial number–
District | Marking | District | Marking |
Arusha ............... | AR | Moshi .................. | MS |
Bagamoyo ......... | BO | Mpwapwa ............. | MP |
Biharamulo......... | BM | Musoma ............... | MO |
Bukoba ............. | BK | Mwanza ................ | MZ |
Chunya .............. | CH | Newala ................. | NW |
Dodoma ............. | DO | Ngara ................... | NG |
Iringa .................. | IR | Njombe ................. | MN |
Kahama .............. | KM | Nzega ................... | LS |
Kigoma ............... | KG | Pangani ................ | PG |
Kilosa ................. | KO | Pare ..................... | PE |
Kilwa .................. | KL | Rufiji ..................... | TK |
Kondoa ............... | KI | Rungwe ................ | RW |
Korogwe .............. | KW | Shinyanga ............ | SY |
Kwimba ............... | KA | Singida ................. | SD |
Lindi .................... | LD | Tanga ................... | TB |
Masai .................. | LG | Tabora .................. | TB |
Masasi ................ | MI | Tunduru ................ | TU |
Maswa ................ | MW | Ufipa ..................... | UF |
Mbeya ................. | MY | Ulanga .................. | UL |
Mbulu .................. | MB | Uzaramo .............. | DS |
Mikindani ............. | MD | ||
Morogoro ............. | MG | ||
Sub-Districts | |||
Handeni .............. | HD | Liwale ................. | LW |
Kasulu ................ | KU | Mafia .................. | MF |
Kibondo .............. | BD | Manyoni .............. | ME |
12. Arms licences for individuals
(1) Subject to the control of the Commissioner of Police, arms licences for arms and ammunition may be issued or renewed by an authorized officer and the Commissioner of Police may issue general or specific directions to any authorized officer and such authorized officer shall comply with any directions so issued.
(2) Each arm and the ammunition therefor shall be the subject of a separate licence and such licence shall, in the case of the holder being a person normally resident in the country , be in the Form F in the Schedule to these Regulations, and, in the case of the holder being a visitor to the United Republic be in the Form F1 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(3)(a) Every application for an arms licence in respect of any arm or ammunition shall, in the case of the applicant being a person normally resident in the United Republic be in the Form N in the Schedule to these Regulations and, in the case of the applicant being a visitor to the United Republic be in the Form N1 in the Schedule to these Regulations and if any such application is for the renewal of a licence shall be accompanied by the last licence therefor.
(b) Every application for an arms licence in respect of a muzzle-loading firearm or gobori shall be in the Form F2 in the Schedule to these Regulations and in case the application is for the transfer or renewal of a gobori licence be in the Form N2 in the Schedule to these Regulations and accompanied by the last licence therefor.
(4) No person shall make a false declaration for the purpose of obtaining an arms licence.
(5) An authorized officer shall have power to refuse to issue or to renew an arms licence to any person without assigning any reason and shall, except in the case of an authorized officer acting under paragraph (c) of regulation 3, report every such refusal to the central office and such a refusal shall be subject to appeal to the President.
(6) The holder of an arms licence shall–
(a) if required at any time to do so by an authorized officer or a police officer, produce for inspection to such officer any firearm or ammunition in respect of which a licence has been issued or otherwise satisfy such officer that the said arm or ammunition is in his possession;
(b) report to the authorized officer any change in his permanent address within one month of such change, or in the case of a native holding an arms licence for a muzzle-loading firearm to his native authority.
(7) In the case of the loss or destruction, through any cause, of any firearm or ammunition, the holder of the licence issued in respect of a arm or ammunition shall forthwith give notice of such loss or destruction to the nearest authorized officer and shall surrender the licence for that firearm or ammunition to such authorized officer:
Provided that in the case of a native holding an arms licence for a muzzle-loading firearm he shall report the loss or destruction of that firearm to the nearest native authority and shall surrender the licence for that arm to the said native authority.
(8) [Deleted by G.N. No. 93 of 1959.]
(9) Every arms licence shall specify the maximum amount of ammunition which the holder is authorized to have in his possession for use in the arm which is the subject of the licence.
(10) The fees for an arms licence shall be–
(a) in respect of a firearm owned by a person ordinarily resident in Tanzania–
(i) Shs. 10,000/- for a pistol;
(ii) Shs. 5,000/- for a rifle;
(iii) Shs. 5,000/- for a shotgun.
(b) in respect of a firearm owned by a person not ordinarily resident in Tanzania, US $ 120 for six months for any type of firearm.
(11) [Deleted by G.N. No. 308 of 1958.]
(12) No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of a revolver or pistol imported into the United Republic by a military or police officer in the services of the Government as such where such revolver or pistol is part of the equipment of such officer.
(13)(a) Any officer appointed to the service of the Government as Game Warden, Deputy Game Warden, Senior Game Ranger, Game Ranger, Elephant Control Officer or Conservator [or Assistant Conservator of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area] or Biologist shall, while such officer continues to be in the service of the Game Department of the Government be exempted from the payment of fees for arms licences in respect of one shotgun and two rifles being the property of such officer.
(14) No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of a rifle which is the property of the Tanzania Rifle Association, whether or not such rifle is in the possession of the said Association.
(15) No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of a firearm which is the property of the Trustees of the Tanganyika National Parks whether or not such firearm is in the possession of the Trustees.
(15A) No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of a firearm which is the property of the governing body of the College of African Wildlife Management established under the Wildlife Conservation Act *, whether or not such firearm is in the possession of the said governing body.
(16) No fee shall be payable for an arms licence in respect of any firearm or ammunition which is the property of the Government.
For the purpose of this subregulation, shot guns which are owned by a native authority and are used for the extermination of vermin or for the protection of crops or property against damage by animals shall be deemed to be the property of the Government.
(17) Every arms licence except one issued, to a visitor to the country, shall expire on the 31st March next following the date of the commencement of the validity of such licence, and a visitor's arms licence shall be valid for six months from the date of the issue of that licence.
(18) A servant not being under the age of fourteen years accompanying his master who holds an arms licence may carry for his master any firearms or ammunition other than a revolver or pistol and the ammunition therefor covered by such arms licence.
(19) The holder of the arms licence may give a written permit for his servant or carrier, not being under the age of fourteen years, to carry any firearm or ammunition other than a revolver or pistol and the ammunition therefore covered by such arms licence although not accompanied by the holder of the arms licence.
(20) Where an arms licence has been lost or destroyed, the person to whom such licence was granted shall apply to an authorized officer who after satisfying himself that a current arms licence has been issued previously and on receipt of a fee of five shillings shall issue an arms licence for the firearm and ammunition mentioned in the previous licence in substitution for that licence:
Provided that in the case of the loss or destruction of an arms licence granted to a native in respect of a muzzle-loading firearm by a native authority the licence-holder shall apply to the native authority which issued the licence and the said native authority may issue a new licence in substitution for that lost or destroyed without payment of a fee.
(21) Any person who being required to be in possession of an arms licence shall produce the licence on demand by an authorized officer or a police officer.
(22) The expression "authorized officer" as defined in paragraph (c) of regulation 3 shall, for the purposes of subregulations (6) and (21), include members of the Game Department, native authorities and the individual members of such authorities.
(23) Where a licence is issued to a body of persons corporate or unincorporated the issue shall be subject to such conditions as to custody and use as the Commissioner of Police may think fit, a licence issued under this subregulation may be revoked at any time.
(24) Where an arms licence is held by an individual, an authorized officer may, by endorsement on such licence, provide for the use of the firearm and ammunition to which it relates by any named person other than the holder for the purposes of exterminating vermin or protecting crops or other property from damage by wild animals on land either occupied by such holder or in respect of which such holder is employed.
(25) On the sale or transfer of any firearm or ammunition the holder of a licence issued in respect thereof shall forthwith surrender such licence to an authorized officer:
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Provided that in the case of the sale or transfer of a native-owned muzzle-loading firearm the holder of any licence issued in respect thereof shall forthwith surrender such licence to a native authority.
13. Arms licence for caravans
(1) The Commissioner of Police if satisfied that it is necessary for safety that any person proposing to travel in the country should be accompanied by armed porters or askaris may give leave for firearms and ammunition to be supplied to such number of porters or askaris as the Commissioner may think necessary for the protection of the traveller and his caravan.
(2) If such leave is given under subparagraph 1, the leader of the caravan may be granted by the Commissioner of Police an arms licence which shall specify the number and description of fire-arms and ammunition which may be supplied to porters and askaris.
(3) The arms licence granted under subparagraph (2) shall be sufficient authority for porters or askaris up to the number mentioned therein and while actually on ammunition specified in the licence and such licence may be revoked at any time.
14. Revocation of arms licences
(1) Any authorized officer may, if he thinks fit, without assigning any reason, revoke any arms licence held by any person in his district or sub-district.
(2) In the event of revocation under subparagraph (1) a proportional part of the fee paid shall be refunded and every such revocation shall be reported as soon as possible to the central office, and shall be subject to appeal to the Minister.
15. Storage of arms and ammunition if arms licence is refused or revoked
(1) If any person in possession of any arm or ammunition does not desire to obtain an arms licence to hold it, or if an arms licence to hold it is refused to him, or if any arms licence is revoked, the owner may deposit the arms and ammunition with any authorized officer or in a public or private warehouse until he is able to sell or export them, but so that every such sale and export shall be subject to the provisions of the Act and these Regulations.
(2) Where under subparagraph (1), a firearm is deposited with an authorized officer, such deposit shall be on such terms as the Commissioner of Police may direct.
(3) Arms and ammunition so deposited shall be entirely at the risk of the owner.
LENDING OF FIREARMS (reg 16)
16. Lending of firearms
(1) Subject to the provisions contained in these Regulations, an authorized officer may issue a written permit authorizing the holder of an unexpired arms licence issued under these Regulations to transfer to and for the use of any person any firearm or ammunition covered by such arms licence during a period not exceeding six months and such period may be extended at the discretion of the authorized officer by periods of three months but shall not exceed the duration of the arms licence.
(2) Every such permit shall be in the Form G in the Schedule to these Regulations and shall authorize the person named in that form as the transferee to possess, use and carry the firearms and ammunition specified therein during the period covered by the permit to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as though, he were the holder of an arms licence relation to the firearms and ammunition in question.
(3) Every such permit shall be retained by the person named in that form as the transferee during the whole of the period during which he shall possess, use or carry the firearms or ammunition to which the permit relates and shall be produced on demand to any person having authority to demand the production of an arms licence.
(4) Any officer having authority to issue a permit under this regulation may, if he thinks fit, without assigning any reason, refuse to issue the same or may revoke any such permit held by any person in the district or sub-district of such officer and no such refusal to issue a permit or revocation of a permit shall be subject to appeal.
(5) No fee shall be payable in respect of the issue of a permit under this regulation.
TRADING AND PRIVATE WAREHOUSE (regs 17-18)
17. Sale or transfer of arms and ammunition
(1) A permit for the sale or transfer of arms or ammunition shall be in the Forms H, H1, H2 or H3, as the case may be, in the Schedule to these Regulations, and shall be issued by an authorized officer on production by the intended purchaser or transferee of an arms licence authorizing him to hold such firearm or ammunition, and in the case of the sale or transfer of any firearm, on payment of a fee of three shillings.
(2) Upon the completion of the said sale or transfer, the seller or transferor shall return the said permit to the authorized officer issuing the same with full details of the said sale or transfer endorsed thereon.
(3) Details of the sale or transfer of any ammunition shall be endorsed by the seller or transferor on the arms licence relating thereto.
18. Private warehouse
(1) A licence to keep a private warehouse shall be in the Form I in the Schedule to these Regulations and such licence may only be issued by an authorized officer in the district in which the private warehouse is situated, and may be revoked at any time.
(2) The fee for a licence to keep a private warehouse shall be twenty shillings.
(3) The forms of register of deposits in and withdrawals from, and of permit for deposit in or withdrawal from a private warehouse, and of application for such a withdrawal shall be in the Forms J, K, L, M, in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) No permit for the deposit in a private warehouse of any arms or ammunition appearing to be adapted or intended for use for war-like purposes shall be granted without the sanction of the Minister.
TRAVELLERS (reg 19)
19. Introduction of arms by travellers
A traveller introducing firearms or ammunition pursuant to the provisions of the Act shall as soon as possible obtain the appropriate arms licence, and, if he fails to do so within one week after introducing the firearm and ammunition, shall be committing an offence under the Act.
MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS OWNED BY NATIVES (reg 20)
20. Ports of entry, registration and public warehouses
The undermentioned places shall be ports of entry for muzzle-loading guns owned by natives, the letters appearing opposite their names to be respectively the letters appropriate to those places for the purposes of registration of such arms; and the Police Armouries at those places shall be Public Warehouses for the same purpose.
| Newala ... ... ... ... ... ... | NW |
| Masasi ... ... ... ... ... ... | MI |
| Tunduru ... ... ... ... ... ... | TU |
CARRIAGE COASTWISE (regs 21-22)
21. Licences to carry arms or ammunition coastwise
(1) Licences to carry arms or ammunition coastwise pursuant to section 24 of the Ordinance may be granted by the authorized officer of the district in which the port of shipment is situated.
(2) Such licences shall not be issued in respect of any arms or ammunition appearing to be adapted or intended for warlike purposes without the sanction of the Minister.
(3) The authorized officer of the district at the port to which the carrying vessel is proceeding shall be informed of the shipment by telegraph.
22. Endorsement of licences, etc., under section 13A
(1) Where an arms licence or firearms certificate, issued in any country to which an order made under section 7 of the Act applies, is presented for endorsement to an authorized officer, the authorized officer–
(a) shall not endorse such licence or certificate unless the firearm in respect of which the same is issued is of a kind usually employed for the purposes of sport, and the authorized officer is satisfied that the holder thereof intends to use the firearm for the purposes of sport only; and
(b) may, in any case, refuse to endorse such licence or certificate or to assign any reason for his refusal.
(2) Where under subparagraph (1) an authorized officer refuses to endorse any such licence or certificate he shall report every such refusal to the central officer and such a refusal shall be subject to appeal to the Chief Secretary.
SCHEDULE
FORMS
FORM A
EXPORT LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
The Arms and Ammunition Regulations
(Regulation 4(1))
No. ................................... |
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Station ................................... |
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Licence is hereby granted to (name in full) ...................................................................... |
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Type of Firearm .......................................... | C.A.R. No ............................................. |
Calibre ....................................................... | Customs or District |
Make ......................................................... | Maker's No ........................................... |
Quantities and description of Ammunition ....................................................................... |
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State special conditions (if any) .......................................................................................... |
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Date ........................................ 20........ | |
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Original to Exporter. | |
Export Permit No.............. | |
Firearm/Ammunition exported on ............................................................. 20........ |
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FORM A1
IMPORT LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE (CAP. 223)
The Arms and Ammunition Regulations
(Regulation 6(1))
No. ....................................... |
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Station .................................................. |
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Licence is hereby granted to (name in full) ....................................................................... |
Type | Calibre | Make | Maker's No. |
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Quantity and description of Ammunition .......................................................................... |
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Date .................................... 20........ | |
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Original to Importer. |
FORM B
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF ARMS OR AMMUNITION DEPOSITED IN A PUBLIC WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 8(1) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
I (name in full and address) ............................................................................................. |
Date .................................... 20........ | ................................................ |
FORM C
FORM OF REGISTRATION OF ARMS OR AMMUNITION ON DEPOSIT IN A PUBLIC WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 8(2) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Entry No. | Date of Registration. |
Name of owner and |
Address of owner. |
Number of arms, description, |
Quantity and description of |
For what purpose to be used. |
Date of permit for withdrawal |
FORM D
FORM OF REGISTRATION OF ARMS OR AMMUNITION ON DEPOSIT IN A PUBLIC WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 10(1) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
No. ........................................ |
Station ........................................... |
Permission is hereby granted to (name in full) ................................................................. |
Type | Calibre | Make | Maker's | Customs or District |
Description and quantity of ammunition .................................................................................. |
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Number of entry in register .................................................................................................... |
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Date of registration ............................................................................................................... |
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Purpose for which withdrawal is permitted: ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Special direction to be observed ............................................................................................ |
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Date, number and place of issue of arms licence .................................................................... |
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Date ................................... 20........ | .................................................. |
FORM E
FORM OF REGISTER OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION ALREADY IN THE TERRITORY
(Regulation 11(2) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Entry No. | Date of Registration. |
Name of owner in full and | |
Address of owner. | |
Number of firearms, description, | |
Quantity and description of | |
Whether returned to owner and if | |
If not returned to owner, how |
FORM F
FIREARM LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE (CAP. 223)
The Arms and Ammunition Regulations
(Regulation 12(2))
FORM F (cover) |
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This Licence must be renewed annually on 1st April. |
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Any person finding this firearm licence is requested to hand it or send it to the nearest Police Station. |
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FORM F (page 1) | |
PARTICULARS OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION |
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Type ......................................................... | C.A.R. Number .......................................... |
Calibre ...................................................... | |
Make ........................................................ | |
Maker's Number ......................................... | |
Maximum permissible amount of Ammunition to possess at any one time .................. rounds. |
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Maximum permissible amount of Ammunition to purchase during licensing year ..................... rounds. |
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Transfer Permit Number .......................................... |
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Date ............................................. |
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PARTICULARS OF LICENCE HOLDER |
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Full Name ......................................................................................................................... |
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Residential Address ........................................................................................................... |
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Postal Address ................................................................................................................. |
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FORM F (page 2) | |
(AFFIX LICENCE RECEIPT HERE) |
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This licence has no validity unless the receipt is affixed to this space. |
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CHANGES OF ADDRESS |
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FORM F1
VISITOR'S FIREARM LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE (CAP. 223)
(Regulation 12(2) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
FORM F1 (cover) |
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VALID FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE |
Any person finding this firearm licence is requested to hand it or send it to the nearest Police Station. |
FORM F1 (page 1) | |
PARTICULARS OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION |
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Type ......................................................... | Calibre ....................................................... |
Make ........................................................ | Maker's Number ......................................... |
Customs Temporary Importation Deposit Receipt Number and Date ....................................... |
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Maximum permissible amount of ammunition to possess at any one time ........................... rounds. |
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Maximum permissible amount of ammunition to purchase during licensing period .......................... rounds. |
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Temporary Number ....................................... |
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Transfer Permit Date ........................................... |
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PARTICULARS OF LICENCE HOLDER |
Full name ......................................................................................................................... |
Residential Address .......................................................................................................... |
Postal Address.................................................................................................................. |
Name and Address of Relative, Referee or Travel Agency in Tanganyika |
FORM F1 (page 2) |
(AFFIX LICENCE RECEIPT HERE) |
This licence has no validity unless the receipt is affixed to this space. |
CHANGES OF ADDRESS |
1. .................................................................................................................................... |
2. .................................................................................................................................... |
3. .................................................................................................................................... |
4. .................................................................................................................................... |
5. .................................................................................................................................... |
FORM F2
GOBORI LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE (CAP. 223)
(Reg. 12(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
This Licence expires on the thirty-first March next following the day of the commencement of its validity unless previously revoked. |
No. .................................. |
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LICENCE is hereby renewed/granted to– | ||
Name (BLOCK LETTERS) .................................................................................................. |
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Nationality ................................................... Tribe ............................................................. |
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(a) Residential Address (BLOCK LETTERS): Village ................................................... |
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District .................................. Location ......................... Court ............................ |
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(b) Postal Address ................................................................................................... |
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to possess, use and carry the Gobori, Gunpowder and Percussion Caps specified below, viz: |
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1. Type of Firearm: "GOBORI". Registered No. ................................................... |
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Renewal of Gobori Licence No. ........................... Issued at ........................... |
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2. Gunpowder and Percussion Caps: |
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(a) (i) Maximum amount of Gunpowder to be possessed at any one |
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(ii) Maximum amount of Percussion Caps to be possessed at any |
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(b) (i) Maximum amount of Gunpowder to be purchased or acquired |
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(ii) Maximum amount of Percussion Caps to be purchased or |
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Fee | Shs. ..................... |
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Penalty | Shs. ..................... |
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Total | Shs. ..................... |
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Amount paid | ................................................ shillings. |
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(words) | ||
Station ..................................................... | ................................................…………. |
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Date ......................................................... | Authorized Officer |
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ORIGINAL A to Licensee. | ||
Copy B to Central Arms Registry. | ||
Copy C to Home Minister (A/C Section). | ||
Copy D to be retained in the book. | ||
I, the transferor/seller, certify that I have transferred/sold to the holder of the licence, the Gunpowder and Percussion Caps shown below: |
Date | No. of Permit | Quantity of Gunpowder supplied | Quantity of Percussion Caps supplied | Signature and address of transferor or seller |
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................... | ................... | ............................. | .......................... | .......................... |
................... | ................... | ............................. | .......................... | .......................... |
................... | ................... | ............................. | .......................... | .......................... |
FORM G
PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
(Regulation 16(2) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Station ................................................ |
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Date ................................................... |
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Permission is hereby granted to ..................................................................................... |
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Number of firearms, description, | |
Quantity and description of ammunition. | |
Date, number, place of issue of | |
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NOTES: | |
1. This permit authorizes the person named therein as the transferee to possess, use and carry the firearms and ammunition specified therein during the period covered by the permit to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as though he were the holder of an arms licence relating to the same. |
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2. This permit must be retained by the person named therein as the transferee during the whole of the period during which he shall possess, use or carry the firearms or ammunition to which the permit relates and must be produced on demand to any person having authority to demand the production of an arms licence. |
FORM H
PERMIT FOR SALE OR TRANSFER OF ARMS
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
(Regulation 17 of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
(Cap. 223)
Original |
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A No. ............................................. |
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Permission is hereby granted to .................................................................................... |
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Type of firearm ............................................ | C.A.R. No. ................................................. |
Calibre ....................................................... | Marker's No. .............................................. |
Make ......................................................... | |
to (name in full) ................................................................................................ of (District |
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FEE SHS. 3/- | |
Date ....................................., 20........ | |
………..............................………….. |
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3 Copies - 1 to Holder as Authority, | |
1 to C.A.R., | |
1 to Book. | |
No copy to Accountant-General. |
FORM H1
PERMIT FOR THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF AMMUNITION
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
(Regulation 17 of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
(Cap. 223)
Original |
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A No. .......................................... |
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Permission is hereby granted to .................................................................................... |
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Type of ammunition .................................... | Calibre ...................................................... |
Quantity .................................................... | |
to (Name in full) ................................................................................................................ |
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Dated .................................., 20........ and granted at ....................................................... |
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No Fee | |
Station .................................................. | Date ............................................. |
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FORM H2
PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF GOBORI
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
(Regulation 17 of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
(Cap. 223)
PERMISSION is hereby granted to ................................................................................ |
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Type of Weapon: "GOBORI". Registered No. ............................................... |
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to (name in full) ................................................................................................................ |
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Dated .................................., 20........ and granted at ....................................................... |
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Shs. 3/- | |
Station ............................................... | ................................................. |
Date .................................................. | Authorized Officer |
4 Copies: Original to holder of licence. | |
Duplicate to Central Arms Registry. | |
Triplicate to Home Minister (A/C section.) | |
Quadruplicate to remain in the book. |
FORM H3
PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF GUNPOWDER AND/OR PERCUSSION CAPS
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
(Regulation 17 of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
(Cap. 223)
PERMISSION is hereby granted to ................................................................................. |
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Quantity of Gunpowder .................................................... lb. |
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Quantity of Percussion Caps ............................................ each |
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to (name in full) ................................................................................................................. |
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Dated .................................., 20........ and granted at ....................................................... |
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NO FEE | |
Station .............................................. | ............................................... |
Date .................................................. | Authorized Officer |
2 Copies: 1 to holder as authority. | |
1 to remain in the book. |
FORM I
LICENCE TO KEEP A PRIVATE WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 18(1) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Station ......................................... |
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No. .............................................. |
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Licence is hereby granted to (name in full and address) to keep a private warehouse for firearms and ammunition at the place and subject to the restriction appearing below: |
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Description of premises. | |
Maximum quantity of firearms and | |
Special conditions (if any) under | |
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FORM J
REGISTER OF DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN AND FROM PRIVATE WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 18(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Register of deposits and withdrawals of firearms and ammunition |
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in and from the private warehouse at ................................................................................... |
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DEPOSITS | |
Entry No. | Date of deposit |
Description of firearms or ammunition | |
No. and date of permit to deposit. | |
Remarks, and reference to entries and | |
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WITHDRAWALS |
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Entry No. | Date of withdrawal |
Description of firearms or | |
No. and date of permit | |
Remarks, and reference to | |
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FORM K
PERMIT TO DEPOSIT ARMS OR AMMUNITION IN A PRIVATE WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 18(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Station ................................................. |
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No. ...................................................... |
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Permission is hereby granted to (name of licensee of warehouse) to deposit the firearms |
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This permit expires on .................................................. |
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Date .............................................. | ................................................ |
FORM L
PERMIT FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ARMS OR AMMUNITION FROM A PRIVATE WAREHOUSE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Original |
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A No. .............................................. |
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Station ............................................. |
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Permission is hereby granted to .................................................................................... |
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Date .............................................. | ||
3 Copies– 1 warehouse via holder, | ||
1 to C.A.R., | ||
1 to Book. |
FORM M
APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ARMS OR AMMUNITION FROM A PRIVATE WAREHOUSE
(Regulation 18(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
To the Administrative Officer in charge of the district (or sub-district) of ............................. |
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I hereby apply for a permit to withdraw the following firearms and ammunition (describe them) from my private warehouse at ................................................................................... |
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I desire to withdraw the said firearms and ammunition for the purpose of (state purpose). |
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Date .............................................. | ...................................................... |
FORM N
APPLICATION FOR FIRST ISSUE/RENEWAL OF ARMS LICENCE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ACT (CAP. 223)
(Regulation 12(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
This application must not be used for visitors. (See form No. N/1) | |||
1. PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT |
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Section 1 to be completed in block capitals | Name in full .......................................................................................... |
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Postal Address ..................................................................................... |
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Age ................................... Nationality ................................................. |
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2. PARTICULARS OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION |
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Type .............................................. Calibre .......................................... |
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Make ................................. Maker's Number ........................................ |
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If renewal of Licence state C.A.R. Number .................................................................... | |||
Ammunition of the calibre for use in the above | Affix copy of Licence Receipt here |
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Firearm ........................................................ |
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Describe number of rounds in words and figures | Possessed at this date ................................. | ||
3. REASON FOR REQUIRING FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 2. | |||
Mark as appropriate | Self-Protection | Competitive | Sporting |
Questions (a) and (b) to be completed by Applicants for first issue of a Licence only, by deleting whichever is irrelevant | 4. DECLARATION (a) I possess no other licensed Arms and Ammunition, or I possess regularly licensed Arms and Ammunition as described below. |
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FIREARMS | AMMUNITION |
Type | Calibre | Make | Maker's No. | C.A.R No. | Calibre | Type | No. of rounds |
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If refused state reasons | (b) I have not previously been refused an Arms and Ammunition Licence, or I have previously been refused an Arms and Ammunition Licence. .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. |
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Delete as relevant and state offence if convicted | (c) I have/have not at any time been convicted of a Criminal Offence. .............................................................................................................. |
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Delete as relevant | (d) I hereby apply for the first issue/renewal of an Arms and Ammunition Licence in respect of the Firearm and/or Ammunition specified above, and declare that the statements made in this application are true and correct. |
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Date ......................................... | |||
Place ................................................................................................ |
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Signature of Applicant ........................................................ |
(OBVERSE) |
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Date of Licence issued |
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FORM N1
VISITOR'S FIREARM LICENCE APPLICATION
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION ACT (CAP. 223)
(Regulation 12(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT | PARTICULARS OF FIREARM |
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Full Name ........................................ | Type ............................................................ |
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Residential Address ........................... | Make ............................................................ Maker's Number ............................................. |
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If purchased in Tanganyika. |
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Postal Address ................................. | Date | Withdrawal or Transfer Permit No. | Name & address of Dealer or Seller |
Permanent Address of Domicile .......... | |||
Name and address of Relative, Referee or Travel Agency in Tanganyika ...........................................………… | If imported - number of Customs Temporary Import Deposit Permit ………..…………………………. Ammunition of the calibre for the use of the above firearm possessed at this date ................ rounds Maximum amount of ammunition of the calibre for use of the above firearm required to be purchased or acquired during the validity of this licence ................. rounds |
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Passport No, date and Place issued | DECLARATION |
Occupation ...................................... Intended duration of stay .................. | (Delete as necessary.) 1. (a) I possess no other licensed arms or ammunition in Tanganyika. |
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REASON FOR REQUIRING FIREARM | Licence number | |||||
Date of licence | ||||||
Place issued | ||||||
........................................................ ........................................................ | (b) I have/have not previously been refused an Arms and Ammunition licence. 2. I hereby apply for an Arms and Ammunition licence in respect of the Firearm and/or Ammunition specified above, and declare that the statements made in this application are true and correct. |
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(REVERSE) |
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY |
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Provincial Commissioner/District Commissioner. |
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Provincial Police Commander. |
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Police Authorizing Officer. |
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Visitor's Pass No. | Valid until Inspected. |
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FORM N2
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER/RENEWAL OF GOBORI LICENCES
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
ARMS AND AMMUNITION ACT (CAP. 223)
(Regulation 12(3) of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
Name of applicant in full ..................................................................................................... |
Approximate age ..................................... Tribe ..................... Village ................................ |
District .............................................. Dist. Ex. Officer ..................................................... |
Local Court .................................................... Occupation ................................................ |
Description of Gobori ......................................................................................................... |
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The following questions to be answered by the Authorized Officer: |
If for crop protection: |
(a) State species of crop-destroying animals prevalent in the applicant's particular area .......................................................................................................................... |
(b) Does the Local Authority or any Local Co-operative Society own firearms for crop protection? ........................................................................................................ |
(c) Are any members of the Game and/or Agriculture Division stationed in the vicinity for cultivation protection? ..................................................................................... |
(d) Do any private persons in the vicinity possess firearms? |
2. Does the applicant appear to be a responsible person who would not misuse the Gobori? ........................................................................................................................................ |
3. Has the applicant any knowledge of the use of Gobori, if so, to what extent? .................. |
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4. Is there reasonable belief that the Gobori will be kept in such a manner that it will not be stolen ................ and that it will not get into the possession of unauthorized persons?............. |
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5. State registered number and calibres of firearms (including Gobori) already held by applicant ........................................................................................................................... |
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Recommendation of Authorized Officer. | |
Station .................................................. | Signature .................................................. |
...................................... 20........ |
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Regional Police Commander's personal decision. |
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Signature .................................................. |
(Regs 22 and 34 of the Arms and Ammunition Regulations)
G.N. No. 28 of 1942
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition (Repair Establishments) Regulations.
2. (1) A licence in respect of an establishment for the repair of arms, other than smooth-bore muzzle-loading arms, under section 21 of the Arms and Ammunition Act (in these Regulations referred to as a "Repair Establishment Licence") may be issued by the Superintendent of Police in charge of the province within which such establishment is situated and shall be in the form set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) The fee for such licence shall be twenty shillings.
(3) Such licence shall continue in force until suspended or revoked.
3. The following conditions shall apply in respect of a Repair Establishment Licence:
(a) the premises in which repairs of arms are executed shall be approved by the Superintendent of Police to whom application for the grant of such licence is made;
(b) during the continuance in force of a Repair Establishment Licence the licensee shall keep on the premises of his repair establishment a register of all arms accepted for repairs, which register must clearly show–
(i) number of entry;
(ii) date of receipt;
(iii) name of owner;
(iv) description of arms;
(v) maker's number;
(vi) number and date of arms licence;
(vii) date returned to owner;
(c) only licensed arms must be accepted for repairs;
(d) during the continuance in force of a Repair Establishment Licence any police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector shall have power to inspect the said premises, the arms in custody for repair and all records.
4. If any of the conditions set out in regulation 3 are not complied with the Commissioner of Police shall have power to suspend or revoke a Repair Establishment Licence and shall report the fact to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
SCHEDULE
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE
(Regulation 2 of the Arms and Ammunition (Repair Establishments) Regulations)
Licence in respect of an establishment for the repair of arms is hereby issued to |
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This licence continues in force until suspended or revoked. |
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Fee paid: Shs. ....................................... | |
on G.R.R. No. ............................................ of ........................................... |
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District ......................................................... |
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Date .................................... 20........ | |
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G.N. No. 75 of 1954
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Arms and Ammunition (Safe Custody) Regulations.
2. Any person who–
(a) while carrying a firearm is under the influence of alcohol or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of that firearm;
(b) leaves any firearm or ammunition in an unattended vehicle, aircraft or vessel;
(c) permits a person under the age of fourteen years to have any firearm or ammunition in his custody, control or possession;
(d) leaves any firearm or ammunition unattended without having first removed such part or parts as may be necessary to render the said firearm incapable of immediate use;
(e) stores any ammunition together with the firearm therefor;
(f) leaves a shotgun, rifle, pistol or revolver in any place or premises which are not reasonably secure against theft,
shall be guilty of an offence against these Regulations and under the provisions of section 31 of the Arms and Ammunition Act * and shall on conviction–
(i) be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or to a fine not exceeding four thousand shillings or to both;
(ii) if he holds a licence or permit under the Arms and Ammunition Act be further liable to forfeiture of his licence or permit or to suspension thereof for such period as the court thinks fit; and
(iii) be liable to have all arms and ammunition in respect of which an offence is committed forfeited.
3. (1) It shall be lawful for any person to deposit with the officer in charge of any police station described in the Schedule hereto any licensed firearm or ammunition on such terms and conditions as the said police officer may direct.
(2) It shall be lawful for any such police officer or any police officer under his immediate supervision to possess for any period any firearm or ammunition deposited with him in accordance with the preceding paragraph notwithstanding that such firearm or ammunition has been left with him for a period longer than the period for which it is deposited.
SCHEDULE
POLICE STATIONS
(Regulation 3(1))
The Police Stations at: |
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| Arusha | Mbeya |
| Dar es Salaam (Central) | Morogoro |
| Dodoma | Moshi |
| Iringa | Mwanza |
| Kigoma | Tabora |
| Lindi | Tanga |