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Ethiopia. 2020 ‘Article 8: Firearm Licensing of Traditionally Armed Communities.’ Ethiopia Firearm Administration and Control Proclamation No. 1177/2020; Part 3 (Article 8). Addis Ababa: Ethiopia. 25 March
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Article 8: Firearm Licensing of Traditionally Armed Communities
1. Individuals who carry firearms and are residents of localities where firearms are traditionally carried shall be given a license in accordance with a directive to be issued based on sub-article (1) (a) of Article 7 this Proclamation, and within the two-year time taking into account the special circumstances of the community.
2. After the expiry of the period specified in sub-article(1), if a person residing in the specified areas requests for a firearm license, he shall be granted a permit, taking into account the special circumstances of the society,
3. A firearm not licensed within the time limit as indicated under this Article, shall be delivered to the Supervising Institution, and if found during inspection, it shall be confiscated.
4. The Supervising Institution establishes a voluntary collection system for unused firearms due to their long history of use.
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https://chilot.me/2020/04/04/firearm-administration-and-control-proclamation-no-1177-2020/