Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Parker, Sarah. 2011 ‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security; Chapter 9 (Table 9.2), p. 269. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Table 9.2 - Overview of Prohibited and Restricted Firearms for Civilian Possession
Belize:
- Automatic Firearms: prohibited for civilian possession (with no or limited exceptions)
- Semi-automatic Firearms: prohibited for civilian possession (with no or limited exceptions) - semi-automatic handguns
- Handguns: prohibited for civilian possession (with no or limited exceptions) - handguns with calibre greater than 9mm or 0.38in. are prohibited
- Penalty for Possessing Prohibited Firearm: (summary) 3-7 years; (on conviction) 5-10 years
- Registration: details of the licence, permit, or authorization must be recorded
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