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
Uganda
Age: 25
Mental Health: YES ('sound mind')
Drug Dependency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Criminal Record: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Public Security or Safety: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Competency: 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; competent to use a firearm)
Reason Required? YES (reasonable cause)
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 slaughterhouse
Performance: no certificate required
Collection: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Personal Protection: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
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