Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Guns) Regulations 2025

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of a gun factory or gun repair facility;

a layout plan of an armoury; or

a transport plan,has been submitted or re‑submitted to a Licensing Officer as part of an application for a gun licence, and the requirement for such a plan is not waived under regulation 11, then in granting the gun licence, the Licensing Officer is taken to also approve that plan.

provide and maintain, in accordance with paragraph (2), an electronic video surveillance system (such as closed‑circuit television (CCTV) or its digital equivalent) as to enable the recording of activities taking place at every watched zone of any premises occupied by the holder;

keep each recording made using the electronic video surveillance system required by this regulation for a period of not less than 31 days after the date the recording is made; and

display a sign at a prominent location immediately outside every entrance to each watched zone of any premises occupied by the holder, stating that the zone is under electronic video surveillance.

consist of an adequate number of CCTV cameras or other electronic visual monitoring devices installed at suitable locations in or on a watched zone where the field of view of every one of those CCTV cameras or other electronic visual monitoring devices is not obstructed in any way;

be capable of recording colour images —

at the resolution of HD 1080: 1920×1080 pixels or equivalent;

at 12 frames per second; and

under low lighting conditions; and

be in good order and operational at all times.

an externally visible alarm warning light and a loud audible alarm;

a remote alarm monitored by a holder of a security service provider’s licence granted under the Private Security Industry Act 2007.

be connected to the mains power of the protected zone in which it is installed and contain a battery backup in case of power failure;

incorporate a sensor system to detect the breaking of external glass windows or to detect movement by way of a microwave, passive infrared, ultrasonic or other similar detection system, and each sensor of the sensor system must have an anti‑tamper circuit that operates continuously whether the alarm is activated or not;

have controls that are, as far as is reasonably practicable, located out of sight and protected against access by an unauthorised person; and

be in good order and operational at all times.

describes the risk management procedures that are proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, a gun licence in order to manage the hazards and risks to safety associated with the regulated activity to be authorised by the licence;

describes the policies, procedures and practices that are proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, a gun licence —

to protect people who may be affected by the regulated activity from alarm, death or injury; and

to protect property from unlawful destruction or damage and otherwise preserve public safety, when the regulated activity is carried on; and

requires the keeping of records which are sufficient to allow a Licensing Officer or an authorised officer to assess whether the safety management plan has been complied with.

details of the policies, procedures and practices established by an applicant for, or a holder of, a gun licence, for each matter set out in the First Schedule as is applicable to the regulated activity to be authorised by the gun licence;

an assessment of the risks that may arise from handling, possessing or using any gun, gun part or gun accessory under the gun licence;

an emergency response plan to manage risk to the safety and health of people in an emergency event;

the internal policies, procedures and controls established by the applicant for, or the holder of, a gun licence, over the regulated activity so as to monitor and ensure the compliance by that applicant or holder, and the employees or workers of that applicant or holder, with —

the requirements of the Act and these Regulations with respect to the regulated activity;

the conditions of the gun licence applied for, if granted;

any requirement of any applicable standard; and

the safety management plan approved by the Licensing Officer.

identifies the security risks that may arise from the regulated activity authorised by a gun licence;

describes the details of the facilities, systems and procedures proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, a gun licence —

to deal with the identified security risks associated with the regulated activity authorised by the licence;

to ensure the secure possession and handling of the gun, gun part or gun accessory concerned; and

to ensure that the chain of possession of the gun, gun part or gun accessory concerned can be traced from a holder of a gun licence to another person authorised by or under the Act to possess, handle or use the gun, gun part or gun accessory, as the case may be,which may, where appropriate, include the deployment of auxiliary police officers to patrol or guard property while armed with firearms, and the screening of individuals seeking entry into or leaving the premises where the regulated activity takes place or may take place; and

requires the keeping of records which are sufficient to allow a Licensing Officer or an authorised officer to assess whether the security plan has been complied with.

a search of an individual, or of any property in the individual’s possession, by means of an equipment that is designed to carry out the search without touching the individual or the individual’s property, as the case may be;

a frisk search of an individual conducted by quickly running the hands over the individual’s outer clothing, and an examination of anything worn or carried by the individual that is conveniently and voluntarily removed by the individual; or

a physical search of any personal property in an individual’s possession, not being clothing worn by the individual.

by using the electronic system called “GoBusiness”;

in the case of a malfunction or failure of the electronic system in sub‑paragraph (a) or other exceptional circumstances —

in person at the office of the Licensing Officer at 391 New Bridge Road, Block D #02‑701, Singapore 088762 on a working day during its business hours; or

by sending an email to the email address at SPF_PRD_GEWD@spf.gov.sg.

an application for a gun trader’s licence;

a bundled application by the same applicant for a gun trader’s licence and a non‑renewable gun transport licence.

an application for a gun trader’s licence;

a bundled application by the same applicant for a gun trader’s licence and a non‑renewable gun transport licence.

the appropriate application fee specified in the Third Schedule;

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the applicant;

where the application for a gun trader’s licence is made by an agent on behalf of the applicant — the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the agent;

the address of every premises used or to be used to carry out the regulated activity which is the subject of the application;

the full name and contact address of at least one person in Singapore who is authorised by the applicant to accept, on the applicant’s behalf, service of notices and other documents under the Act with respect to that regulated activity which is the subject of the application;

the following details of every individual who is proposed to be charged by the applicant to supervise the regulated activity which is the subject of the application:

his or her identity particulars and contact address;

his or her position in the operations of the applicant with respect to that regulated activity;

his or her security clearance if the individual is a special worker or responsible executive;

a safety management plan and a security plan established by the applicant in relation to the carrying out of the regulated activity which is the subject of the application, unless the applicant is an individual carrying on that regulated activity without any employee;

the description (including type) of every gun, gun part and gun accessory that the regulated activity which is the subject of the application will involve;

if the applicant is a gun association —

the number of its members and active members;

the constitution of the gun association;

the minutes or records of its meetings and activities in the 12 months before the date of the application; and

any affiliation, during the 12 months before the date of the application, with any other gun association in Singapore or outside;

the special information required under regulation 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19 (as the case may be) for the gun licence applied for, if not waived under regulation 11;

documents and other evidence of the information mentioned in sub‑paragraphs (a) to (j);

any other information that the Licensing Officer specifies that he or she requires to decide the application, and documents and other evidence of that other information.

the maximum quantity of every type of gun, gun part and gun accessory, respectively, to be manufactured by the applicant during the term of the licence;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the gun factory used or to be used for the manufacturing of those guns, gun parts and gun accessories;

the layout plan or plans of the gun factory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), indicating —

the boundaries of the gun factory, including any grounds the gun factory is located in and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the gun factory;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the gun factory and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the location of every armoury within the gun factory for the keeping of gun stores;

the layout plan or plans of every armoury within the gun factory for the keeping of gun stores, indicating —

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the armoury and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the strongroom if guns other than paintball markers are to be kept within the armoury.

whether the repairing of guns or gun accessories is or is to be carried out by the applicant at a gun repair facility, or from place to place outside of a gun repair facility, or both;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the gun repair facility used or to be used for the repairing of guns and gun accessories;

if the repairing of guns or gun accessories is or is to be carried out at a gun repair facility —

whether the gun repair facility is a place owned or occupied by the applicant;

the layout plan or plans of the gun repair facility, indicating —

the boundaries of the gun repair facility, including any grounds the gun repair facility is located in, and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the gun repair facility;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the gun repair facility and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the location of every armoury within the gun repair facility for the keeping of guns, gun parts or gun accessories;

the layout plan or plans of every armoury within the gun repair facility for the keeping of gun stores, indicating —

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the armoury and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the strongroom if guns other than paintball markers are to be kept within the armoury.

a map showing the location of the premises used or to be used for the disposal of guns, gun parts or gun accessories;

a statement from the owner of the premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a) —

permitting the applicant to occupy the premises as a place where guns, gun parts or gun accessories are disposed of, if the applicant is not the owner; and

acknowledging compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act 1998 relating to the use of the premises as a place where guns, gun parts or gun accessories are disposed of;

the layout plan or plans of every armoury within the premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a) for the keeping of gun stores, indicating —

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the armoury and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

the strongroom if guns other than paintball markers are to be kept within the armoury.

whether the regulated activity which is the subject of the application is importing or exporting or both;

the quantity of any gun, gun part or gun accessory (as the case may be) to be imported or exported by the applicant under the licence;

the identification mark of every gun to be imported or exported under the licence;

the date and time that the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) is to be imported or exported or both;

the country, and the port or airport, of departure, arrival and transit (where applicable) of the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) to be imported or exported;

where the application relates to an export of any gun, gun part or gun accessory, any evidence of approval by the relevant authority of the foreign country to which the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) is to be exported, for it to be imported into that foreign country;

the intended use of the gun, gun part or gun accessory (as the case may be) in sub‑paragraph (b);

the flight number, vessel number or vehicle number of the conveyance used or to be used to import or export the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b);

where the application is made by an agent on behalf of another person (called the principal) —

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of the principal on whose behalf the agent is making the application; and

any documentary evidence that might reasonably be accepted as applying to the principal and as proving that the principal is authorised by or under the Act to handle the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b);

if applicable, the full name, email address and contact address of the person transhipping the gun, gun part or gun accessory mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) to be covered by the licence applied for.

the description of every relevant consignment to be conveyed on a Singapore journey under the licence;

the vessel number or vehicle number, and the description (including the model, width, height and weight unladen), of every vessel or vehicle to be used to convey any relevant consignment under the licence;

a transport plan for every vessel or vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b) conveying a relevant consignment on a Singapore journey, which plan must contain —

a detailed description of the route to be taken by every such vessel or vehicle;

the address of —

the place in Singapore from and at which the Singapore journey is to begin and end, or from or at which the Singapore journey is to begin or end; and

every place in Singapore the vessel or vehicle will stop en‑route; and

the intended dates and times that the Singapore journey to convey the relevant consignment is to start and end;

the identification mark of each gun comprised in any relevant consignment mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

the vessel number or vehicle number, and the description (including the model, width, height and weight unladen), of every vessel or vehicle to be used to convey any relevant consignment on a Singapore journey during the term of the licence, but not a relevant consignment comprising any firearm or firearm gun part;

the maximum number or maximum weight of each type of gun, gun part or gun accessory that may be transported on each vessel or vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

the maximum quantity of gun stores estimated to be stored by the applicant during the term of the licence;

the purpose of the storage or proposed storage of gun stores, particularly if it is for any of the following:

for the applicant or on behalf of a person other than the applicant;

for the purpose of disposal, import or export;

in connection with carrying on any business as a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator;

to have the control or management for any purpose of, or to collect or keep, a collection of guns, gun parts or gun accessories (for display or otherwise);

the description (such as type or model) of every gun, gun part or gun accessory to be kept in the armoury by the applicant under the licence;

a map showing the location of the premises used or to be used as the armoury, and if the armoury is comprised within an approved range, or is used in connection with the business of a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator, a map showing the location of the armoury within that approved range;

a statement from the owner of the premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (d) —

permitting the applicant to occupy the premises as an armoury, if the applicant is not the owner; and

acknowledging compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act 1998 relating to the use of the premises as an armoury;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the armoury, particularly the strongroom if guns other than paintball markers are to be kept within it;

the layout plan or plans of the armoury mentioned in sub‑paragraph (f), indicating —

the boundaries of the armoury, including any grounds the gun factory is located in and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the external walls, floors and ceilings of the armoury;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the armoury and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable; and

if guns other than paintball markers are to be stored, the strongroom within the armoury, the size of the strongroom area and the placement of racks, safes and other storage equipment therein.

the identification mark of every gun to be possessed by the applicant during the term of the licence;

if the applicant is the owner of the gun, gun part or gun accessory —

the identity particulars of the person from whom the gun, gun part or gun accessory (as the case may be) was acquired from; and

the purpose that the gun, gun part or gun accessory (as the case may be) is or is to be in the possession of the applicant during the term of the licence;

if the applicant is not the owner of the gun, gun part or gun accessory —

the identity particulars, telephone number, email address and contact address of every owner of the gun, gun part or gun accessory;

the intended use of the gun, gun part or gun accessory to be possessed by the applicant; and

the identity particulars of the person from whom the owner of the gun, gun part or gun accessory acquired the gun, gun part or gun accessory;

the layout plan or plans of the suitable room in which the gun, gun part or gun accessory (as the case may be) is or is to be kept in possession, indicating —

its location within the premises under regulation 10(1)(d); and

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the suitable room and the types of access controls at each entrance and exit, where applicable.

to add, delete or replace any type of gun, gun part or gun accessory stated in the licence;

to add, delete or reduce any quantity or maximum quantity of guns, gun parts or gun accessories stated in the licence; or

to add, delete or replace any vessel or vehicle stated in a gun transport licence,without renewing or changing the date of expiry of the firstmentioned gun licence.

state the expiry date of the gun licence to be varied in a manner described in paragraph (1);

state the variation applied for;

state whether any particulars or information provided under regulation 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 or 19 with respect to the current gun licence have changed and, if so, what the changes are;

provide documents and other evidence of the information mentioned in sub‑paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); and

provide any other information that the Licensing Officer specifies that he or she requires to decide the application, and documents and other evidence of that other information.

any gun part for or in connection with that gun; or

any gun accessory for use in connection with that gun,the term of any gun possession licence for the holder to possess that gun part or gun accessory will ordinarily be concurrent with the term of the firstmentioned gun possession licence to possess that gun.

another gun which is not a firearm, whether of the same calibre, make, model or kind as the gun covered by the initial gun licence;

any non‑firearm gun part; or

any non-firearm accessory,the term of the subsequent gun licence will ordinarily be concurrent with the term specified in the initial gun licence.

another gun, whether or not a firearm and whether of the same calibre, make, model or kind as the gun covered by the initial firearm licence;

any gun part, which may or may not be a non‑firearm gun part; or

any gun accessory designed for use with a gun which may or may not be a firearm,the term of the subsequent gun licence will ordinarily be concurrent with the term specified in the initial firearm licence.

in the case of a firearm — be stamped or engraved into part of the metal structure of the firearm, and on the outside surface of the firearm where it can be easily seen; or

in the case of any other gun — be stamped or otherwise marked on a part of the gun that is on the outside surface of the gun where it can be easily seen.

a gun manufacturing licence;

a gun repair licence;

a gun supplier’s licence;

a gun trader’s licence;

an armourer’s licence;

a gun possession licence;

a gun use licence.

any theft or attempted theft, or any loss, of any gun, gun part or gun accessory authorised to be possessed, handled or used by the holder under the gun licence;

any of the following found on any place or the premises occupied by the holder to carry on the regulated activity covered by the holder’s gun licence:

any gun, gun part or gun accessory that appears to be abandoned;

any gun that does not have an identification mark for the gun marked on the gun in accordance with regulation 22;

any gun, gun part or gun accessory that the holder is not authorised by or under the Act to possess, handle or use;

any unauthorised entry of any person into the place or premises which are occupied by the holder to carry on the regulated activity covered by the holder’s gun licence;

a defined incident happening within any place or premises where and when the holder is carrying on a regulated activity;

any misfire of a gun or like event with the potential to cause a defined incident in sub‑paragraph (d).

an individual suffers a fatal gun‑related injury;

an individual suffers a serious gun‑related injury;

any premises or conveyance is wholly or partly destroyed; or

any premises or conveyance sustains damage or structural failure that adversely affects the structural strength or performance of the premises or conveyance.

he or she suffers an injury as a result of —

being in any premises or conveyance used in the carrying out of a regulated activity involving a gun, gun part or gun accessory; or

direct contact during a regulated activity with a gun, gun part or gun accessory;

he or she dies as a result of the injury after sustaining the injury; and

the injury did not result from natural causes.

he or she suffers an injury as a result of —

being in any premises or conveyance used in the carrying out of a regulated activity involving a gun, gun part or gun accessory; or

direct contact during a regulated activity with a gun, gun part or gun accessory;

the injury is —

a fracture, other than to a finger, thumb or toe;

any loss of a limb or part of a limb;

dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine;

loss of sight, whether temporary or permanent;

a penetrating injury to the eye;

loss of hearing in any one ear, whether temporary or permanent;

an injury leading to the individual’s unconsciousness or the individual requiring resuscitation;

an injury to any internal organ of the individual; or

likely to require hospitalisation for a period that starts no later than the 7th day after the date the individual sustained the injury and exceeds 48 hours after starting; and

the injury did not result from natural causes.

provided under regulation 10(1)(d) in the application for that gun licence as the place or premises used or to be used to possess the gun, gun part or gun accessory; or

that is another place with the prior approval of a Licensing Officer.

must be kept or stored unloaded when the gun is not in use, or when the gun is on display; and

must, if not on display or not otherwise handled in connection with any regulated activity the holder is authorised by or under the Act to carry on —

be stored in an armoury described in paragraph (2); or

if not stored, be kept in a gun safe described in paragraph (3).

have walls made of brick, concrete or concrete blocks filled with concrete;

have no external windows or, if there is any window able to give access into the armoury, have every such window completely covered by a securely fixed steel security screen;

have a door made of steel, with —

steel door jambs;

a combination lock or built‑in deadlock; and

hinges that are welded to the door and door jamb to render any pin inside the hinge incapable of removal; and

have installed one or more gun racks that —

have sturdy metal bars, grilles or chains, to secure the firearms, locked in place by a sturdy keyed lock or keyed padlock; and

are fixed to the premises by welding or hardened steel bolts.

be designed, constructed and certified to be in conformity with the British standard BS7558:1992 titled “Specification for Gun Cabinets” published on 31 March 1992, ISBN No.: 0580205363;

be secured so as to be not easily movable, in accordance with the safe manufacturer’s instructions or a safe engineer, if it weighs less than 20 cwts;

be located within a suitable room;

be positioned ordinarily only on a solid wood floor;

be positioned or installed with its back against a solid brick wall, or be built into a wall or recess to prevent unauthorised entry at its rear; and

if the safe is secured by driven bolt work, be provided with a single key lock or dial lock, either combination or digital.

must carry out the regulated activity authorised by that gun licence in accordance with the plan last approved; and

must take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the requirements of, and procedures specified in, that last approved plan are complied with.

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of a gun factory or gun repair facility;

a layout plan of an armoury or a suitable room;

a transport plan.

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of a gun factory or gun repair facility;

a layout plan of an armoury or a suitable room;

a transport plan,which has been approved by virtue of regulation 2(3) or under this regulation with respect to that gun licence.

to be made in writing at least 14 days before making the change, or within any shorter period that the Licensing Officer may allow in any particular case; and

to contain —

details of the change;

reasons for the change;

proposed date and time of the change; and

location of the change, if applicable.

every part of those premises where the manufacture or repair of guns, or the manufacture of any gun parts or gun accessories, happens;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the part of those premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a);

every armoury and suitable room for keeping the guns, gun parts or gun accessories manufactured or repaired or to be manufactured or repaired;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, any armoury and suitable room mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c);

where any firearm, firearm gun part or firearm accessory is or is to be manufactured or repaired, and the gun factory or gun repair facility is located within any grounds —

every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds; and

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, those grounds by foot or by road;

every part of the gun factory or gun repair facility (as the case may be) where any gun, gun part or gun accessory is on display or is exhibited.

every armoury and suitable room for keeping the guns, gun parts or gun accessories manufactured or repaired or to be manufactured or repaired;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, any armoury and suitable room mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

the date of the manufacture by the holder of every gun, gun part or gun accessory;

for each month (or part of a month) during the term of the licence —

the number of guns, gun parts or gun accessories manufactured or assembled by the holder;

the type of every gun, gun part or gun accessory manufactured by the holder; and

the type of every gun, gun part or gun accessory assembled by the holder.

the date of each occasion of repair of any gun or gun accessory carried out by the holder;

for each occasion of repair of any gun or gun accessory by the holder not carried out in the holder’s repair facility — the place where the holder performed the repair;

the identification mark of every gun repaired by the holder;

for each month (or part of a month) during the term of the licence —

the type of every gun or gun accessory repaired by the holder;

the number of guns or gun accessories repaired by the holder according to type; and

the date of each occasion the holder took possession of any gun or gun accessory for repair, and the date the holder returned or transferred possession of the gun or gun accessory after repair;

the identity particulars and contact address of —

every person from whom the holder took possession of any gun or gun accessory for repair; and

every person to whom possession of the gun or gun accessory was transferred by the holder, whether on supply or after finishing its repair.

every part of those premises where the destruction of guns, gun parts or gun accessories happens;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the part of those premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a);

every part of those premises where the guns, gun parts or gun accessories to be destroyed are temporarily kept pending disposal;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the part of those premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c).

every part of those premises where the guns, gun parts or gun accessories to be destroyed are stored or temporarily kept pending disposal;

every entrance to, and exit (including an emergency exit) from, the part of those premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

the identification mark (if any) of every gun disposed of by the holder during the term of the licence;

the date of every disposal of any gun, gun part or gun accessory carried out by the holder;

the date on which each gun, gun part or gun accessory was acquired or received by the holder for disposal;

the type and quantity of the gun, gun part or gun accessory acquired or received by the holder on each occasion for disposal.