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; Annex 9.1, pp. 38-47. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Annex 9.1: Overview of Owner Licensing Criteria and Genuine Reasons for Owning a Firearm
Kenya
Age: 14 (adult), 12-14 (sport shooting, target practice, or competition; plus miniature rifle or shotgun)
Mental Health: YES
Drug Dependency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Criminal Record: YES (relevant information is not expressly indicated in the legislation, but is implied in the legislation or is implied in or derived from a secondary, non-binding source, such as guidelines)
Public Security or Safety: YES
Competency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Reason Required? YES ('good reason')
Hunting: YES (relevant information is not expressly indicated in the legislation, but is implied in the legislation or is implied in or derived from a secondary, non-binding source, such as guidelines)
Target/Sport Shooting: YES (relevant information is not expressly indicated in the legislation, but is implied in the legislation or is implied in or derived from a secondary, non-binding source, such as guidelines)
Profession: (no certificate required for slaughter use)
Performance: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Collection: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Personal Protection: YES
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