While many people may assume that guns are practically illegal in NIGERIA, there is actually a legal process in place in acquiring an authorised firearm. Members of the public may own firearms, subject to obtaining the appropriate permit, this is in the form of a firearm license.

Though not everybody will be eligible to get the license due to age and several other factors.

What is a Firearm license?

To legally obtain a firearm in Nigeria such as shotgun or pistol you will need a firearm license. Yes I said pistol too. Though presently it is said that only the presidency can grant that license ( pistol). It is important to know that it's still obtainable.


How do you get one?

Permission to possess or to purchase a firearm in Nigeria can only be granted to an individual after they have been assessed by the police force and passed the necessary checks.

How do the police decide who can own a firearm?

As part of your application for a firearm license, the firearms licensing unit of the police force will conduct a number of checks.

Some of these checks will include, a criminal record check, property inspection, and a full report from a medical doctor to evaluate the mental health and wellbeing of the applicant.

A firearm license cannot be granted unless police are satisfied both that the applicant has a good reason to own the firearm and that they do not pose a threat to public safety.


Now that said about the license.

How do you get a gun after getting a license?

This is where the wahala is as there are presently no functioning walk-in gun shops that I know of at the moment in Nigeria. So how do you get one?

1. Unknown to the public there are several arms contractors that will readily sell you a "shotgun/ pump" mostly, provided you have the required documents to obtain one . I've not really come across pistols from these contractors. Why don't they just have shops one can walk-in and buy a gun. I don't really know but I'm guessing they usually deal with large contracts for the police, military, private corporations etc. That's just my guess though.
2. You can get from the license issuing agency obviously they will have a network of how to get one. The issue here for me will be price and where they get it from. Since they are not the direct seller it is usually more expensive and there is a high possibility it was gotten from the black market or confiscated from criminals.
3. Black market. This should be self explanatory

That's my little write up about that
I am Sam I love guns
I have a license to own one in Nigeria
Also in the states
And a conceal Carry Permit from Maryland.
I'm also presently doing some self defense courses. Though I'm more of an arms for game and livestock protection person.

You can checkout the Nigeria firearms act of 1958 for more information.

Thank you for the read.

uksam007:
While many people may assume that guns are practically illegal in NIGERIA, there is actually a legal process in place in acquiring an authorised firearm. Members of the public may own firearms, subject to obtaining the appropriate permit, this is in the form of a firearm license.

Though not everybody will be eligible to get the license due to age and several other factors.

What is a Firearm license?

To legally obtain a firearm in Nigeria such as shotgun or pistol you will need a firearm license. Yes I said pistol too. Though presently it is said that only the presidency can grant that license ( pistol). It is important to know that it's still obtainable.


How do you get one?

Permission to possess or to purchase a firearm in Nigeria can only be granted to an individual after they have been assessed by the police force and passed the necessary checks.

How do the police decide who can own a firearm?

As part of your application for a firearm license, the firearms licensing unit of the police force will conduct a number of checks.

Some of these checks will include, a criminal record check, property inspection, and a full report from a medical doctor to evaluate the mental health and wellbeing of the applicant.

A firearm license cannot be granted unless police are satisfied both that the applicant has a good reason to own the firearm and that they do not pose a threat to public safety.


Now that said about the license.

How do you get a gun after getting a license?

This is where the wahala is as there are presently no functioning walk-in gun shops that I know of at the moment in Nigeria. So how do you get one?

1. Unknown to the public there are several arms contractors that will readily sell you a "shotgun/ pump" mostly, provided you have the required documents to obtain one . I've not really come across pistols from these contractors. Why don't they just have shops one can walk-in and buy a gun. I don't really know but I'm guessing they usually deal with large contracts for the police, military, private corporations etc. That's just my guess though.
2. You can get from the license issuing agency obviously they will have a network of how to get one. The issue here for me will be price and where they get it from. Since they are not the direct seller it is usually more expensive and there is a high possibility it was gotten from the black market or confiscated from criminals.
3. Black market. This should be self explanatory

That's my little write up about that
I am Sam I love guns
I have a license to own one in Nigeria
Also in the states
And a conceal Carry Permit from Maryland.
I'm also presently doing some self defense courses. Though I'm more of an arms for game and livestock protection person.

You can checkout the Nigeria firearms act of 1958 for more information.

Thank you for the read.

I love guns too but I have never own or shot a gun before

GreatAutos:

I love guns too but I have never own or shot a gun before

If Nigeria was a bit more transparent a lot more people will be able to own and use firearms. If not for defense but for hunting

Nice,you for help me arrange one when I need?because I need to buy one before I go to Naija.i dont want to die untimely.

uksam007:


If Nigeria was a bit more transparent a lot more people will be able to own and use firearms. If not for defense but for hunting

Yes true but if firearms are legalised today I bet you, the morgues will be filled up. We live in a society that’s full of hate and bad governance.

GreatAutos:


Yes true but if firearms are legalised today I bet you, the morgues will be filled up. We live in a society that’s full of hate and bad governance.

I feel you. Though you said if it were legalized which it actually is provided one has the required documentation.
Unfortunately the state we are in the country at the moment is very bad. The morgues are already filled up too

uksam007:


I feel you. Though you said if it were legalized which it actually is provided one has the required documentation.
Unfortunately the state we are in the country at the moment is very bad. The morgues are already filled up too

No lies bro
At the moment this place is in chaos
If you have resources on YouTube that I can learn more about guns I’d appreciate it sir

The information is a good one. FRONT PAGE ASAP pls

GreatAutos:

No lies bro
At the moment this place is in chaos
If you have resources on YouTube that I can learn more about guns I’d appreciate it sir

Just seeing this. You can start with "introduction to guns, firearms for novice" by shooting stars on YouTube. Kinda old video but It gives a basic understand of guns.

God knows I love guns.
I think I know what to do legally like this.

I need better Ak 47 to go rob bank.

uksam007:


Just seeing this. You can start with "introduction to guns, firearms for novice" by shooting stars on YouTube. Kinda old video but It gives a basic understand of guns.

Oh okay I will look into it.
Thanks