The purpose of the Firearms Act (Jamaica, 1967 and amendments) is to control all aspects pertaining to firearms and ammunition. Under the present Act, individuals are permitted to own and use firearms and ammunition but they must have the requisite licence.
The objective of the Firearms Act is to control the manufacture, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, trans-shipment, disposal, possession and use of firearms and ammunition. The Act prescribes the various regulating authorities, the definition of a firearm, by whom, how and where a firearm may be legally possessed, the various fees applicable, and the various penalties for breaches.
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Highlights from the Act
Part II – Importation, Exportation and Transshipment
Restriction on Importation, Exportation and Transshipment of Firearm and Ammunition - Section 4 Link to PDF form
Part III – Manufacture, Sale, Purchase and Repair of Firearms and Ammunition
Special restrictions on shortening firearms and converting imitation firearms into firearms - Section 15 Link to PDF form
Revocation of Licences in Case of Certain Offences - Section 18 Link to PDF form
Penalty for Taking in Pawn Firearms or Ammunition - Section 19 Link to PDF form
Part IV – Possession and use of Firearms or Ammunition
Possession of Firearms and Ammunition – Section 20 Link to PDF form
General Restriction Upon Carrying Firearms and Ammunition in Public – Section 21 Link to PDF form
Special Restriction on Carrying Firearms and Ammunition in Public Places – Section 22 Link to PDF form
Restrictions Relating to the Discharge of Firearms and Ammunition - Section 23 Link to PDF form
Penalty for Possessing Firearm or Ammunition with Intent to injure - Section 24 Link to PDF form
Penalty for Use and Possession of Firearm or Imitation Firearm In certain circumstances - Section 25 Link to PDF form
Part V – Licences, Certificates and Permits
General Provisions as to Licences Certificates and Permits - Section 33 Link to PDF form
Duration of Licence or Permit - Section 34 Link to PDF form
Revocation of Licences Certificates and Permits - Section 36 Link to PDF form
Review of Decision of Authority - Section 37 Link to PDF form
Part VI – Power of Search and to Obtain Information
Report of Loss or Theft of Firearm or Ammunition - Section 41 Link to PDF form
Loss of Firearm Through Negligence - Section 41A Link to PDF form
Part VII – Financial and Miscellaneous
General Penalty - Section 50 Link to PDF form
Compulsory Imprisonment for Certain Offences - Section 51 Link to PDF form