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Hakim, Yorguy. 1976 ‘Gun Ownership and Possession.’ Gun Laws of Lebanon - Library of Congress Report (1976), pp. 4-5. Washington DC: US Library of Congress (LOC). 1 January

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The permits for carrying and possessing weapons of the fifth category is personal; it is granted only once, and its validity does not expire until its holder is deceased or when he no longer meets the qualifying conditions as provided in the present legislative decree.

The permit for carrying and possessing firearms and ammunition of the fourth category is granted for one year and is renewable.

Article 25 of the same decree [Legislative Decree No. 137] contains additional provisions in regard to possession and carrying of weapons and ammunition:

No one is authorized to keep, possess, or carry materials, arms and ammunition under the first and second categories except in case of social disorder, or in the cases provided in Chapter 2 pertaining to the manufacturing and commercial aspects of these materials, and this is so in certain conditions only.

The authorization is granted by an order from the Minister of National Defence.

However, the Lebanese military personnel of the land, sea and air armed forces, of the Gendarmerie and of the Police may carry materials and ammunition of all categories, within the limit of their duties and in conformity with the regulations and military laws.

[First Category = Arms and ammunition destined for use in war on land, sea or air
Second Category = Units equipped with firearms or destined for use in time of war
Third Category = Protection apparatus for use against combat raids
Fourth Category = Armaments and ammunition which are not considered [war] materials but which are related to military weapons and ammunition
Fifth Category = Firearms and all other types that are used in game hunting, except for those already mentioned in the preceding four categories]

ID: Q16050

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