SINGAPORE Legislation on gun control in Singapore consists of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance of 1913, as amended up to 1959, and the Arms Offence Act of 1973. The Arms and Explosives Ordinance describes how licenses are to be issued, and provides that no person shall, unless so authorized by licenses, and in accordance with the conditions of such license and other prescribed conditions, have in his possession, or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any gun or arms. 1/ Contravention of this section (Section 8) in the form of import, export or manufacture, is punishable by a fine not exceeding three thousand [Singapore] dollars and imprisonment of up to three years. Contravention of Section 8 by having a gun in one's possession or under one's control is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession or under control carries a penalty of two thousand dollars and imprisonment of up to three years, and if it can be proved that the offender had the arms for the purpose of committing an offense punishable under the Penal code, this carries an additional penalty of whipping with a rattan. 1/ The Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Vol VII, Singapore, Law Revision Commission, 1970, Chapter 238, p. 373. one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession SINGAPORE Legislation on gun control in Singapore consists of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance of 1913, as amended up to 1959, and the Arms Offence Act of 1973. The Arms and Explosives Ordinance describes how licenses are to be issued, and provides that no person shall, unless so authorized by licenses, and in accordance with the conditions of such license and other prescribed conditions, have in his possession, or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any gun or arms. 1/ Contravention of this section (Section 8) in the form of import, export or manufacture, is punishable by a fine not exceeding three thousand [Singapore] dollars and imprisonment of up to three years. Contravention of Section 8 by having a gun in one's possession or under one's control is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession or under control carries a penalty of two thousand dollars and imprisonment of up to three years, and if it can be proved that the offender had the arms for the purpose of committing an offense punishable under the Penal code, this carries an additional penalty of whipping with a rattan. 1/ The Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Vol VII, Singapore, Law Revision Commission, 1970, Chapter 238, p. 373. one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession SINGAPORE Legislation on gun control in Singapore consists of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance of 1913, as amended up to 1959, and the Arms Offence Act of 1973. The Arms and Explosives Ordinance describes how licenses are to be issued, and provides that no person shall, unless so authorized by licenses, and in accordance with the conditions of such license and other prescribed conditions, have in his possession, or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any gun or arms. 1/ Contravention of this section (Section 8) in the form of import, export or manufacture, is punishable by a fine not exceeding three thousand [Singapore] dollars and imprisonment of up to three years. Contravention of Section 8 by having a gun in one's possession or under one's control is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession or under control carries a penalty of two thousand dollars and imprisonment of up to three years, and if it can be proved that the offender had the arms for the purpose of committing an offense punishable under the Penal code, this carries an additional penalty of whipping with a rattan. 1/ The Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Vol VII, Singapore, Law Revision Commission, 1970, Chapter 238, p. 373. one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession SINGAPORE Legislation on gun control in Singapore consists of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance of 1913, as amended up to 1959, and the Arms Offence Act of 1973. The Arms and Explosives Ordinance describes how licenses are to be issued, and provides that no person shall, unless so authorized by licenses, and in accordance with the conditions of such license and other prescribed conditions, have in his possession, or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any gun or arms. 1/ Contravention of this section (Section 8) in the form of import, export or manufacture, is punishable by a fine not exceeding three thousand [Singapore] dollars and imprisonment of up to three years. Contravention of Section 8 by having a gun in one's possession or under one's control is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession or under control carries a penalty of two thousand dollars and imprisonment of up to three years, and if it can be proved that the offender had the arms for the purpose of committing an offense punishable under the Penal code, this carries an additional penalty of whipping with a rattan. 1/ The Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Vol VII, Singapore, Law Revision Commission, 1970, Chapter 238, p. 373. one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession SINGAPORE Legislation on gun control in Singapore consists of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance of 1913, as amended up to 1959, and the Arms Offence Act of 1973. The Arms and Explosives Ordinance describes how licenses are to be issued, and provides that no person shall, unless so authorized by licenses, and in accordance with the conditions of such license and other prescribed conditions, have in his possession, or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any gun or arms. 1/ Contravention of this section (Section 8) in the form of import, export or manufacture, is punishable by a fine not exceeding three thousand [Singapore] dollars and imprisonment of up to three years. Contravention of Section 8 by having a gun in one's possession or under one's control is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession or under control carries a penalty of two thousand dollars and imprisonment of up to three years, and if it can be proved that the offender had the arms for the purpose of committing an offense punishable under the Penal code, this carries an additional penalty of whipping with a rattan. 1/ The Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Vol VII, Singapore, Law Revision Commission, 1970, Chapter 238, p. 373. one thousand dollars for every such gun, and to imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years. Having any arms in possession Singapore-2 "Arms" is defined to include firearms, air guns, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, and guns, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes emitted, any component part of any such arm, and bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and spearheads. "Gun" is stated to include howitzers, mortars, quick-firing and machine guns, and other guns of a similar nature. Exempted from this Ordinance are the manufacture, possession, importation or exportation of any article by order of the Government, and the following persons or their equipment while in the course of their duty of employment: officers or men of the naval, military and air forces, volunteer forces, additional forces created under law, and the police force; members of the Special Constabulary, additional constables and peace officers; and dog shooters employed by the City Council of the City of Singapore. The provisions of the Arms Offences Act of 1973 are to have effect without prejudice to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act or of any other written law force the time being in force in Singapore relating to unlawful possession of arms or ammunition (Section 11). 2/ In the Act "arm" is defined to mean any firearm, air gun, 2/ 1973 Supplement to the Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, The Attorney-General, 1974, p. 727-731.Singapore-2 "Arms" is defined to include firearms, air guns, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, and guns, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes emitted, any component part of any such arm, and bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and spearheads. "Gun" is stated to include howitzers, mortars, quick-firing and machine guns, and other guns of a similar nature. Exempted from this Ordinance are the manufacture, possession, importation or exportation of any article by order of the Government, and the following persons or their equipment while in the course of their duty of employment: officers or men of the naval, military and air forces, volunteer forces, additional forces created under law, and the police force; members of the Special Constabulary, additional constables and peace officers; and dog shooters employed by the City Council of the City of Singapore. The provisions of the Arms Offences Act of 1973 are to have effect without prejudice to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act or of any other written law force the time being in force in Singapore relating to unlawful possession of arms or ammunition (Section 11). 2/ In the Act "arm" is defined to mean any firearm, air gun, 2/ 1973 Supplement to the Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, The Attorney-General, 1974, p. 727-731.Singapore-2 "Arms" is defined to include firearms, air guns, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, and guns, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes emitted, any component part of any such arm, and bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and spearheads. "Gun" is stated to include howitzers, mortars, quick-firing and machine guns, and other guns of a similar nature. Exempted from this Ordinance are the manufacture, possession, importation or exportation of any article by order of the Government, and the following persons or their equipment while in the course of their duty of employment: officers or men of the naval, military and air forces, volunteer forces, additional forces created under law, and the police force; members of the Special Constabulary, additional constables and peace officers; and dog shooters employed by the City Council of the City of Singapore. The provisions of the Arms Offences Act of 1973 are to have effect without prejudice to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act or of any other written law force the time being in force in Singapore relating to unlawful possession of arms or ammunition (Section 11). 2/ In the Act "arm" is defined to mean any firearm, air gun, 2/ 1973 Supplement to the Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, The Attorney-General, 1974, p. 727-731.Singapore-2 "Arms" is defined to include firearms, air guns, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, and guns, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes emitted, any component part of any such arm, and bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and spearheads. "Gun" is stated to include howitzers, mortars, quick-firing and machine guns, and other guns of a similar nature. Exempted from this Ordinance are the manufacture, possession, importation or exportation of any article by order of the Government, and the following persons or their equipment while in the course of their duty of employment: officers or men of the naval, military and air forces, volunteer forces, additional forces created under law, and the police force; members of the Special Constabulary, additional constables and peace officers; and dog shooters employed by the City Council of the City of Singapore. The provisions of the Arms Offences Act of 1973 are to have effect without prejudice to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act or of any other written law force the time being in force in Singapore relating to unlawful possession of arms or ammunition (Section 11). 2/ In the Act "arm" is defined to mean any firearm, air gun, 2/ 1973 Supplement to the Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, The Attorney-General, 1974, p. 727-731.Singapore-2 "Arms" is defined to include firearms, air guns, air pistols, automatic guns, automatic pistols, and guns, or any other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes emitted, any component part of any such arm, and bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and spearheads. "Gun" is stated to include howitzers, mortars, quick-firing and machine guns, and other guns of a similar nature. Exempted from this Ordinance are the manufacture, possession, importation or exportation of any article by order of the Government, and the following persons or their equipment while in the course of their duty of employment: officers or men of the naval, military and air forces, volunteer forces, additional forces created under law, and the police force; members of the Special Constabulary, additional constables and peace officers; and dog shooters employed by the City Council of the City of Singapore. The provisions of the Arms Offences Act of 1973 are to have effect without prejudice to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act or of any other written law force the time being in force in Singapore relating to unlawful possession of arms or ammunition (Section 11). 2/ In the Act "arm" is defined to mean any firearm, air gun, 2/ 1973 Supplement to the Statutes of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, The Attorney-General, 1974, p. 727-731.Singapore - 3 air pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted, and any component part thereof and includes any bomb or grenade and any component part thereof. "Unlawful possession" is stated to mean possession or control contrary to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act. Any person found to be in unlawful possession of any arm or ammunition shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and also to six strokes with a rattan. Any person who unlawfully carries any arm shall be liable on a conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be punished with not less than six strokes of the rattan. Any person who has on his person an unlicensed arm at the time of his committing or at the time of his apprehension for any offense listed in the Schedule to the Act shall be punished on conviction to the imprisonment for life and with not less than six strokes of the rattan. If proved to have been previously convicted of a scheduled offense, any person in unlawful possession of any arm or found to be unlawfully carrying any arm shall be liable to life imprisonment and not less than six strokes of the rattan. Scheduled offenses include being a member of an unlawful assembly, rioting, offenses against the person under various sections of the Penal Code, abduction or kidnapping, extortion, housebreaking and house-trespass,Singapore - 3 air pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted, and any component part thereof and includes any bomb or grenade and any component part thereof. "Unlawful possession" is stated to mean possession or control contrary to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act. Any person found to be in unlawful possession of any arm or ammunition shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and also to six strokes with a rattan. Any person who unlawfully carries any arm shall be liable on a conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be punished with not less than six strokes of the rattan. Any person who has on his person an unlicensed arm at the time of his committing or at the time of his apprehension for any offense listed in the Schedule to the Act shall be punished on conviction to the imprisonment for life and with not less than six strokes of the rattan. If proved to have been previously convicted of a scheduled offense, any person in unlawful possession of any arm or found to be unlawfully carrying any arm shall be liable to life imprisonment and not less than six strokes of the rattan. Scheduled offenses include being a member of an unlawful assembly, rioting, offenses against the person under various sections of the Penal Code, abduction or kidnapping, extortion, housebreaking and house-trespass,Singapore - 3 air pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted, and any component part thereof and includes any bomb or grenade and any component part thereof. "Unlawful possession" is stated to mean possession or control contrary to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act. Any person found to be in unlawful possession of any arm or ammunition shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and also to six strokes with a rattan. Any person who unlawfully carries any arm shall be liable on a conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be punished with not less than six strokes of the rattan. Any person who has on his person an unlicensed arm at the time of his committing or at the time of his apprehension for any offense listed in the Schedule to the Act shall be punished on conviction to the imprisonment for life and with not less than six strokes of the rattan. If proved to have been previously convicted of a scheduled offense, any person in unlawful possession of any arm or found to be unlawfully carrying any arm shall be liable to life imprisonment and not less than six strokes of the rattan. Scheduled offenses include being a member of an unlawful assembly, rioting, offenses against the person under various sections of the Penal Code, abduction or kidnapping, extortion, housebreaking and house-trespass,Singapore - 3 air pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted, and any component part thereof and includes any bomb or grenade and any component part thereof. "Unlawful possession" is stated to mean possession or control contrary to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act. Any person found to be in unlawful possession of any arm or ammunition shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and also to six strokes with a rattan. Any person who unlawfully carries any arm shall be liable on a conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be punished with not less than six strokes of the rattan. Any person who has on his person an unlicensed arm at the time of his committing or at the time of his apprehension for any offense listed in the Schedule to the Act shall be punished on conviction to the imprisonment for life and with not less than six strokes of the rattan. If proved to have been previously convicted of a scheduled offense, any person in unlawful possession of any arm or found to be unlawfully carrying any arm shall be liable to life imprisonment and not less than six strokes of the rattan. Scheduled offenses include being a member of an unlawful assembly, rioting, offenses against the person under various sections of the Penal Code, abduction or kidnapping, extortion, housebreaking and house-trespass,Singapore - 3 air pistol, automatic gun, automatic pistol and any other kind of gun or pistol from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious liquid, flame or fumes can be emitted, and any component part thereof and includes any bomb or grenade and any component part thereof. "Unlawful possession" is stated to mean possession or control contrary to the provisions of the Arms and Explosives Act. Any person found to be in unlawful possession of any arm or ammunition shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and also to six strokes with a rattan. Any person who unlawfully carries any arm shall be liable on a conviction to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be punished with not less than six strokes of the rattan. Any person who has on his person an unlicensed arm at the time of his committing or at the time of his apprehension for any offense listed in the Schedule to the Act shall be punished on conviction to the imprisonment for life and with not less than six strokes of the rattan. If proved to have been previously convicted of a scheduled offense, any person in unlawful possession of any arm or found to be unlawfully carrying any arm shall be liable to life imprisonment and not less than six strokes of the rattan. Scheduled offenses include being a member of an unlawful assembly, rioting, offenses against the person under various sections of the Penal Code, abduction or kidnapping, extortion, housebreaking and house-trespass,Singapore - 4 robbery, preventing or resisting arrest, vandalism, and mischief. Subject to any exception referred to in Chapter IV of the Penal Code which may be applicable, any person who uses or attempts to use any arm shall on conviction be punished with death. Prepared by Mya Saw Shin, Senior Legal Specialist, and Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant Far Eastern Law Division Law Library Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 January 1976 MSS/KAH/nmy 1/8/76Singapore - 4 robbery, preventing or resisting arrest, vandalism, and mischief. Subject to any exception referred to in Chapter IV of the Penal Code which may be applicable, any person who uses or attempts to use any arm shall on conviction be punished with death. Prepared by Mya Saw Shin, Senior Legal Specialist, and Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant Far Eastern Law Division Law Library Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 January 1976 MSS/KAH/nmy 1/8/76Singapore - 4 robbery, preventing or resisting arrest, vandalism, and mischief. Subject to any exception referred to in Chapter IV of the Penal Code which may be applicable, any person who uses or attempts to use any arm shall on conviction be punished with death. Prepared by Mya Saw Shin, Senior Legal Specialist, and Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant Far Eastern Law Division Law Library Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 January 1976 MSS/KAH/nmy 1/8/76Singapore - 4 robbery, preventing or resisting arrest, vandalism, and mischief. Subject to any exception referred to in Chapter IV of the Penal Code which may be applicable, any person who uses or attempts to use any arm shall on conviction be punished with death. Prepared by Mya Saw Shin, Senior Legal Specialist, and Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant Far Eastern Law Division Law Library Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 January 1976 MSS/KAH/nmy 1/8/76Singapore - 4 robbery, preventing or resisting arrest, vandalism, and mischief. Subject to any exception referred to in Chapter IV of the Penal Code which may be applicable, any person who uses or attempts to use any arm shall on conviction be punished with death. Prepared by Mya Saw Shin, Senior Legal Specialist, and Kathryn A. Haun, Legal Research Assistant Far Eastern Law Division Law Library Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 January 1976 MSS/KAH/nmy 1/8/76