Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Rwanda. 2009 ‘Penalties Applicable to a Person who Illegally Uses a Firearm.’ Official Gazette No 52 bis of December 28, 2009, Law No 33/2009 of November 18, 2009, Relating to Arms; Article 70, p. 132. Kigali: Parliament of the Republic of Rwanda. 18 November
Relevant contents
Article 70: Penalties Applicable to a Person who Illegally Uses a Firearm
Subject to the provisions of the penal code, any person who illegally uses a firearm, refuses to show a firearm or related documents to relevant authorities or who refuses to surrender the firearm to relevant authorities when required, shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of seven (7) days to one (1) year and a fine of fifty thousand Rwanda francs (Rwf 50,000) to two hundred and fifty thousand Rwanda francs (Rwf 250,000) or either of these penalties.