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Hakim, Yorguy. 1976 ‘Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession and Carrrying.’ Gun Laws of Lebanon - Library of Congress Report (1976), p. 8. Washington DC: US Library of Congress (LOC). 1 January

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Title II, Chapter I of the Lebanese Penal Code defines armed individuals or group of individuals as those who carry hidden weapons.(11) Weapons are defined as every sharp, piercing or pointed instrument or machines which may pose a threat to public security.

The Penal Code provides for imprisonment for not more than six months and a fine of 25 L.L. for any individual who carried or possessed the following objects without a permit:

1. Firearms or ammunition which require previous official authorization;
2. One or many detached pieces which may be used either for mounting, repairing or as spare parts for armaments.

Possessing and carrying without a permit ammunition, war materials, or detached parts or armaments carries the penalty of imprisonment for one month to two years and a fine of 10 L.L. to 100 L.L.

Individuals who possessed or carried armaments and ammunition in order to commit a crime are punishable by imprisonment for one to three years with obligation to work, and a fine of 50 L.L. to 300 L.L.

Finally, any person who has been found carrying out of his residence and without a justifiable motive an illegal weapon shall be punished with imprisonment for no less than 6 months and a 25 L.L. fine.

Notes:
11) Legislative Decree No. 340. In J. Sader, Code Penal, Beyrouth 1945, p. 70 (in French).

[L.L. = Lebanese Liras]

ID: Q16056

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