Question NW694 to the Minister of Police
01 April 2016 - NW694
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether the seller (name and details furnished) of a semi-automatic gun, Norinco AK47, has a special licence to own such a weapon; if not, (a) how can the specified person own such a dangerous weapon without a licence and (b) what action does he intend to take; (2) whether the specified person (details furnished) has a licence to sell such a weapon?
Reply:
- Ms Alex Gagiano does not have a special license to own Norinco AK47, semi-automatic firearm.
(1)(a) When any person wishes to deal in firearms, the following process applies:
- An application for a competency certificate to deal in arms is lodged with the Police.
- Upon approval of such an application the person concerned is legally permitted to deal in fireams.
- This person becomes registered on the EFRS as a dealer, under the Firearms Control Act, 2000.
(1)(b) In terms of Section 31(1) of the Firearrm Control Act (Act No.60 of 2000) “No person may trade in any firearm or ammunition without a dealers licence”.
(2) Ms Alex Gagiano (580606 0116 089) cannot be in possession of or deal with a semi automatic gun, Norinco AK47 or any other fiream without a relevant licence.