Ethiopia. 2020 ‘Article 7: Requirements for Firearm Licensing.’ Ethiopia Firearm Administration and Control Proclamation No. 1177/2020; Part 3 (Article 7). Addis Ababa: Ethiopia. 25 March

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Article 7: Requirements for Firearm Licensing

Firearm license for individuals shall be given where the applicant:

1. After the expiry of the period specified, if a resident in a specified area requests a firearm license, he shall be granted a permit, taking into account the special circumstances of the community,

2. Is an Ethiopian national or has permit to reside in Ethiopia;

3. Is not drug or alcohol addict;

4. The Supervising Authority shall establish a voluntary collection system for unused firearms because of long- lived services.

5. Has not partially or fully lost capacity as a result of legal or judicial interdiction;

6. Believed by the Supervising Institution to have balanced mental status and does not have unnecessary aggressive nature ;

7. Has understanding of firearm utilization and the duties under this Proclamation or has willingness to take a training when requested by the Supervising Institute;

8. Is willing to pay the necessary payment for Licensing and renewal of License,

9. Could submit letter of cooperation that he has good conduct from his residential local administration; and

10. Without prejudice to Article 9 (1) and (2) is believed to have sufficient and valid reason to bear firearm based on a consistent requirement to be prepared by the Supervising Institution.

11. The requirements for organizations to have a firearm shall be determined by a directive to be issued by the supervising Institute.

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