Gabon - Obtain Permission to Market Arms (Gun) and Ammunition

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Procedure

How to Apply:

1. You should contact the Ministry of the Interior office or related offices for making the application.
2. Write a request letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior outlining the reason of the request and submit it along with the supporting documents (listed under “Required Documents” section) for verification and processing.
3. If the ministry or the authorized official is satisfied that all the documents are in order, you will be notified of the outcome and given further instruction.

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Required Documents

• A copy of the circuit sheet specifying the commercial activity
• A copy of the national identity card or passport
• An extract from the criminal record less than 3 months old
• An official report issued by the elements of the security and defense forces of the locality, attesting the presence of a reinforced concrete store and a safe, for the storage of weapons and ammunition.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior for the Decentralization of Security and Public Hygiene:
Address: Downtown Avenue de Cointet, BP, Libreville
Telephone :( +011) 01771009/01760532
Website: website

Eligibility

• Companies/business who wish to store and sale fire arms and ammunition

Fees

• Please consult with the ministry

Validity

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Name of the business/company
• Reason for the request
• Contact details
• Residential address of the business premises

Need for the Document

Business or companies who wishes to store and sale firearm in Gabon legally are required to register with the ministry of interior first before staring operating, in relation to the Law No. 15/82 of January 24, 1983 establishing the arms and ammunition regime

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External Links

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