Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control (Shooting and Paintball Ranges) Regulations 2025

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of any place or premises which is or is to be an approved shooting range or approved paintball range,has been submitted or re-submitted to a Licensing Officer as part of an application for a range operator licence or venue approval, and the requirement for such a plan is not waived under regulation 8(2) or 13(2), then in granting the range operator licence or venue approval, the Licensing Officer is taken to also approve that plan.

an individual being supervised in that use must at all times be in the direct line of sight of the supervisor;

the supervisor must at all times be ready and able to give directions and render immediate assistance to an individual being supervised in that use; and

supervision is at a level that the supervisor reasonably considers to be adequate taking into account relevant factors under paragraph (5).

the general competency of the individual being supervised;

the proficiency with the gun of the individual being supervised;

the number of individuals being supervised simultaneously and the number who are actively engaged in shooting;

the effect of the landscape and configuration of the shooting range or paintball range on the ability of the supervisor —

to maintain direct line of sight observation of individuals being supervised; and

to give directions and render immediate assistance.

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 recording of activities taking place at every watched zone of any premises occupied by the holder for the purposes of a shooting range or paintball range;

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 the premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a), 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

always be in good order and operational.

describes the risk management procedures that are proposed to be implemented by an applicant for, or a holder of, a range operator 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 range operator 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 range operator licence, for each matter set out in the First Schedule as is applicable to the regulated activity to be authorised by the licence;

an assessment of the risks associated with the shooting activities of people on each shooting range or paintball range covered by the plan;

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 range operator 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 range operator licence applied for, if granted or granted, as the case may be;

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 to be authorised by a range operator licence;

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

to deal with the identified security risks associated with the regulated activity to be authorised by the licence, which may, where appropriate, include the deployment of auxiliary police officers to patrol or guard property while armed with firearms;

to ensure the secure possession and handling of any gun when operating a shooting range or paintball range, which may, where appropriate, include screening of individuals seeking entry into or leaving the shooting range or paintball range; and

to —

detect any unauthorised entry into the shooting range or paintball range by any means, including the breakage of any glass door, or glass window, of those premises;

detect movement within those premises by way of a microwave, passive infrared, ultrasonic or other similar detection system; and

instantly activate an externally visible alarm warning light and a loud siren in and outside the shooting range or paintball range, and a remote alarm monitored by a security service; 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.

the appropriate application fee specified in the Second Schedule;

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

the address of every shooting range or paintball range at which the applicant carries on or is to carry on business as a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator, as the case may be;

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 the 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 control the shooting activities of people on each shooting range or paintball range named in the application:

his or her identity particulars, telephone number and contact address;

his or her position in the operations of the applicant with respect to the applicant’s business as a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator;

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;

a current and adequate public liability insurance covering activities which may take place on each shooting range or paintball range named in the application;

the types and number of guns or paintball markers (as the case may be) stored or to be stored by, or in or to be in the possession of, the applicant with respect to —

the applicant’s business of carrying on business as a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator; and

any other business or purpose by the applicant, if any;

if the applicant is a gun association —

the number of 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;

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

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

the appropriate application fee specified in the Second Schedule;

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

the address of the place or premises which is to be an approved shooting range or approved paintball range, and a map showing the location of that range;

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

permitting the applicant to occupy and operate the shooting range or paintball range on the place or premises if the applicant is not the owner; and

acknowledging compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act 1998 relating to use of the land as a shooting range or paintball range, as the case may be;

the layout plan or plans of the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c), indicating —

the boundaries of the place or premises, including any grounds the shooting range or paintball range is located in and every gate and outer wall, fence or other structure or feature that marks the boundary of those grounds;

the shooting arena or paintball game area, as the case may be;

every point of issuance;

all entrances to and exits from the place or premises and the shooting arena or paintball game area;

the types of access controls at each entrance and exit mentioned in sub‑paragraph (iv), where applicable; and

the location of every gun armoury or paintball armoury within the place or premises;

the maximum quantity of every type of gun, gun part and gun accessory, and of ammunition, respectively, stored or to be stored by, or in or to be in the possession of, the applicant with respect to the applicant’s business as a shooting range operator or a paintball range operator;

a description of the construction, facilities and equipment in the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c);

a safety management plan and security plan established by the applicant in relation to the carrying out of the regulated activity in the place or premises mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c), if these have not been provided in an accompanying application for a range operator licence;

the following details of every individual who is proposed to be charged by the applicant to control the activities of people on the place or premises when used as a shooting range or paintball range:

his or her identity particulars, telephone number and contact address;

his or her position in the operations of the applicant as a shooting range operator or paintball range operator;

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

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

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

venue approval for use as an approved shooting range with a firearm shooting arena for shooting activities using firearms;

venue approval for use as an approved shooting range with an airgun shooting arena for shooting activities using airguns;

venue approval for use as an approved shooting range with both a firearm shooting arena and an airgun shooting arena;

venue approval for use as a paintball range for the recreational shooting of paintball markers;

venue approval for use as an approved shooting range without a firearm shooting arena, and as a paintball range.

the application for the venue approval is incomplete or not made in accordance with regulation 10, 11, 12 or 13;

the Licensing Officer reasonably believes that information given in the application for the venue approval or any supporting evidence in relation to the application is false or misleading;

the Licensing Officer has sought further information or supporting evidence in relation to the application for the venue approval and the information or evidence has not been given to the Licensing Officer;

the applicant, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to arrange to be carried out an inspection of the place or premises as required under regulation 14;

the Licensing Officer has evidence of the likely exercise of any power under section 66 of the Act in relation to the applicant;

the applicant is not a holder of a current range operator licence appropriate to the venue approval applied for; or

the site of the proposed shooting range or paintball range is unsuitable because of its proximity to an airport, a port, a railway station or other similar place, or to a densely populated area, where there is an overriding need to avoid any risk of an occurrence that endangers or threatens to endanger the safety of the public.

earlier cancelled or suspended under regulation 17; or

provisionally suspended under regulation 18.

the venue approval contains a condition authorising the transfer or assignment; and

a Licensing Officer consents in writing to the transfer or assignment.

if the venue approval is not capable of transfer or assignment;

if the transfer or assignment, or purported transfer or assignment, is in breach of a condition of the venue approval; or

if there has, before the transfer or assignment or purported transfer or assignment, been a contravention of a condition subject to compliance with which the consent required by paragraph (2) is given.

the holder of a range operator licence granted the venue approval, is contravening or not complying with or has contravened or failed to comply with —

any of the conditions of the venue approval;

any requirement of any applicable standard as the standard applies to the holder with respect to the shooting range or paintball range, as the case may be; or

any security direction given to the holder under section 64 of the Act in relation to the approved shooting range or approved paintball range;

the holder of a range operator licence granted the venue approval is not operating a shooting range or paintball range at the approved shooting range or approved paintball range (as the case may be) in a safe or secure manner;

the venue approval had been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;

the holder of a range operator licence to whom the venue approval is granted ceases to be the holder of a current range operator licence;

the site of the shooting range or paintball range has become unsuitable because of its proximity to an airport, a port, a railway station or other similar place, or to a densely populated area, where there is an overriding need to avoid any risk of an occurrence that endangers or threatens to endanger the safety of the public; or

the national security or public interest of Singapore requires the cancellation.

censure in writing the holder of a range operator licence granted the venue approval;

direct the holder of a range operator licence granted the venue approval to do, or to refrain from doing, such things as are specified in a direction to rectify any contravention or non-compliance mentioned in paragraph (1)(a);

suspend the venue approval for not more than 6 months.

stating that the Licensing Officer intends to decide under this regulation and the nature of the decision; and

specifying the time (being not less than 14 days after the date of service of the notice on the holder) within which written representations may be made to the Licensing Officer with respect to the proposed decision.

state that the Licensing Officer cancels or suspends (as the case may be) the venue approval and —

the date the cancellation takes effect; or

the dates the suspension starts to take effect and ends; and

specify each ground for the cancellation or suspension, as the case may be.

becomes aware of any of the following occurring in an approved shooting range or approved paintball range:

a defined incident;

any theft, or any loss, of any gun stores or ammunition;

has reasonable grounds to believe that the occurrence mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a) results in an actual or imminent situation that endangers or threatens to endanger people within the approved shooting range or approved paintball range; and

is satisfied that it is appropriate or requisite to exercise powers under this regulation,the Licensing Officer may, instead of taking any decision under regulation 17, give the holder of a range operator licence to whom the venue approval is granted (according to the circumstances of the case) a provisional suspension order directing the closing of the approved shooting range or approved paintball range with effect from such time, being the earliest practicable time, as is determined by or under the provisional suspension order.

is to take effect at such time, being the earliest practicable time, as is determined by or under the provisional suspension order;

which, if not previously confirmed in accordance with paragraph (6), ceases to have effect at the end of any period (not exceeding 30 days) that is determined by or under the provisional suspension order; and

may be revoked at any time by the Licensing Officer who made it.

any contravention of any condition of the range operator licence or the venue approval relating to that approved shooting range or approved paintball range; or

the commission of any offence under section 36 of the Act.

the Licensing Officer is satisfied that the holder of a range operator licence concerned has contravened or failed to comply with, or is likely to contravene or fail to comply with —

any of the conditions of the venue approval granted to the holder in respect of the shooting range or paintball range, as the case may be; or

any requirement of any applicable standard as the standard applies to the holder with respect to the shooting range or paintball range, as the case may be; and

the direction in the provisional suspension order (with any modifications) is requisite for the purpose of securing compliance with that condition or requirement.

that the holder of a range operator licence concerned has agreed to take, and is taking, all such steps as it appears to the Licensing Officer for the time being to be appropriate for the holder to take for the purpose of securing or facilitating compliance with the condition or requirement mentioned in paragraph (4)(a) in question; or

that the contravention or non‑compliance was, or the apprehended contravention or non‑compliance is, of a trivial nature.

stating that the Licensing Officer proposes to confirm the provisional suspension order and setting out its effect;

setting out the acts or omissions or other facts which, in the Licensing Officer’s opinion, justify the confirmation of the provisional suspension order; and

specifying the period (being at least 14 days after the date of service of the notice on the holder) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed confirmation may be made,and must consider any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn.

with the consent of the holder of a range operator licence concerned; or

after —

serving on that holder a notice of the proposal to confirm the provisional suspension order with modifications and in that notice, specifying the period (being at least 14 days after the date of service of the notice) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed modifications may be made; and

considering any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn.

to possess or use an airgun; or

to enter the airgun shooting arena of the approved shooting range.

to possess or use an airgun; or

to enter the airgun shooting arena of the approved shooting range,to engage in any shooting activity that involves firing or like use of an airgun to shoot at people.

to possess or use a gun; or

to enter the firearm shooting arena of the approved shooting range,unless the child or young person is engaged in any shooting activity in the firearm shooting arena of the approved shooting range under the direct supervision of a qualified coach.

to possess or use a gun; or

to enter the airgun shooting arena of the approved shooting range,unless the child or young person is engaged in any shooting activity in the airgun shooting arena of the approved shooting range under the direct supervision of a qualified coach or a special worker of the licensed shooting range operator.

to possess or use a paintball marker; or

to enter the paintball game area of the approved paintball range,knowing that, or reckless as to whether, an individual having parental control over the child or young person has not given or does not give written consent for the child or young person to do so.

to possess or use a gun; or

to enter the shooting arena of the approved shooting range,knowing that, or reckless as to whether, an individual having parental control over the child or young person has not given or does not give written consent to the child or young person to do so.

any theft or attempted theft, or any loss, of any gun stores or ammunition handled by or in the possession of the holder;

any of the following found on the approved paintball range or approved shooting range:

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

any gun that does not have an identification mark;

any gun, gun part, gun accessory or ammunition that the licensed range operator is not authorised by or under the Act to possess or handle;

there is unauthorised entry of any person into the approved paintball range or approved shooting range;

a defined incident happening in the approved paintball range or approved shooting range.

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 the regulated activity; or

direct contact during the regulated activity with any gun, gun part, gun accessory or ammunition;

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 the regulated activity; or

direct contact with any gun, gun part, gun accessory or ammunition when the regulated activity was carried on;

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;

penetrating injury to the eye;

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

any other injury leading to unconsciousness or requires resuscitation;

an injury to any internal organ of the individual; or

is 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.

must carry out the regulated activity authorised by the licence at that place or premises in accordance with the relevant plan last approved; and

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

a safety management plan;

a security plan;

a layout plan of any place or premises required under regulation 13(1)(e).

a safety management plan;

a security plan; or

a layout plan of the place or premises required under regulation 13(1)(e),which has been approved with respect to the licence or venue approval.

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.

is not transferred, or allowed to have possession of, a paintball marker if the user does not first produce to the licensed paintball range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed paintball range operator —

acceptable proof of the individual’s authorisation to possess the paintball marker; and

acceptable proof of parental consent where required by regulation 24;

is not transferred, or allowed to have possession of, a paintball marker —

that does not have an identification mark; or

that the licensed paintball range operator is not authorised by or under the Act to possess or handle;

does not leave the paintball marker unattended, or transfer possession of the paintball marker to another person, after the user is given possession of the paintball marker unless the user —

is returning the paintball marker to the licensed paintball range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed paintball range operator; or

is expressly authorised by the licensed paintball range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed paintball range operator for purposes of repair or disposal;

does not use any paintball marker anywhere other than in the paintball game area within the approved paintball range; and

does not carry or possess the paintball marker outside of the paintball game area within the approved paintball range unless —

the paintball marker is not loaded with any paintball or gas canister; or

if so loaded, the trigger of the paintball marker is locked and secured with a barrel locking device.

from the point of issuance of the paintball marker to the paintball game area; and

from the paintball game area to the point of issuance of the paintball marker,taking the shortest route and as far as practicable without stopping en‑route.

the following protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the individual’s size:

protective covering for the individual’s eyes and face (such as a paintball helmet or mask);

enclosed shoes;

other clothing or equipment that covers as much of the individual as is reasonable in the circumstances; or

other protective clothing or equipment (or both) that is adequate to protect the individual from injuries that may occur from the use of a paintball marker.

every part of the approved paintball range that is —

the paintball game area;

a point of issuance of a paintball marker to an individual;

an area not within the paintball game area but where an individual to whom possession of a paintball marker is or may be transferred has to travel between the point of issuance of the paintball marker and that area; or

an area where a visitor to the approved paintball range may use to pass through the premises and is not expected to be seated or congregate in, except a toilet or bathing area;

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

is under the holder’s charge and control; and

has either or both of the following:

a firearm shooting arena;

an airgun shooting arena,needs to continue to comply with, in addition to the requirements in Parts 3 and 4.

is not transferred, or allowed to have possession of, any gun if the user does not first produce to the licensed shooting range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed shooting range operator —

acceptable proof of the individual’s authorisation to possess the gun; and

acceptable proof of parental consent where required by regulation 24;

is not transferred, or allowed to have possession of, a gun —

that does not have an identification mark; or

that the licensed shooting range operator is not authorised by or under the Act to possess or handle;

does not leave a firearm or an airgun unattended, or transfer possession of the firearm or airgun (as the case may be) to another person, after possession of the firearm or airgun is transferred to the user by or on behalf of the licensed shooting range operator unless the user —

is returning the firearm or airgun to the licensed shooting range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed shooting range operator; or

is expressly authorised by the licensed shooting range operator or a duly authorised range official of the licensed shooting range operator for purposes of repair or disposal;

does not use —

a firearm anywhere other than in the firearm shooting arena within the approved shooting range; and

an airgun anywhere other than in the airgun shooting arena within the approved shooting range;

does not engage in any shooting activity that involves firing or like use of a gun to shoot at people or people and things except —

by using an airgun that is low‑powered; and

by firing or using the airgun with non‑metallic projectiles only, such as (but not limited to) projectiles made of plastic or biodegradable resin material;

does not carry or possess the firearm or airgun (as the case may be) loaded with any ammunition, airgun pellet or other projectile, when the user —

is outside of the firearm shooting arena or airgun shooting arena within the approved shooting range; or

is not using the firearm or airgun at the approved shooting range; and

only points the barrel of the firearm or airgun (as the case may be) in a safe direction and with due regard for the safety and security of individuals present in the approved shooting range.

from the point of issuance of the firearm or airgun to the firearm shooting arena or airgun shooting arena, as the case may be; and

from the firearm shooting arena or airgun shooting arena (as the case may be) to the point of issuance of the firearm or airgun,taking the shortest route and as far as practicable without stopping en‑route.

both the following protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the individual’s size:

protective covering for the individual’s eyes and face (such as an eye protector) and ears (such as ear plugs);

enclosed shoes; or

other protective clothing or equipment (or both) that is adequate to protect the individual from injuries that may occur from the use of any firearm or airgun in that arena.

walk through a screening detector;

pass the individual’s personal property through an X‑ray machine;

allow a police officer or an approved person to pass a hand‑held scanner in close proximity to the individual’s personal property;

allow the police officer or approved person to inspect the individual’s personal property;

produce or empty the contents of any bag, container or other receptacle in the possession or apparently in the immediate control of the individual;

turn out the individual’s pockets or remove all articles from the individual’s clothing, and allow the police officer or approved person to inspect the articles;

remove any coat, jacket, gloves, shoes or hat or any other thing worn or carried by the individual, which may be conveniently removed if worn and that is specified by the police officer or approved person, and allow the police officer or approved person to inspect the coat, jacket, gloves, shoes or hat or other thing; and

open an article for inspection and allow the police officer or approved person to inspect it.

only takes place in the presence and view, and in accordance with the safety directions, of a range official of the licensed shooting range operator who is authorised under a licence to possess and use such a firearm of the same type; and

must immediately stop where the safety directions given by a range official mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a) are not complied with.

only at a point of issuance indicated on the approved layout plan of the approved shooting range;

only after a record of the following particulars is made:

the date and time the firearm or airgun and ammunition is drawn;

a description of the firearm or airgun (including the make, model and identification mark) and the quantity of ammunition being drawn;

the identity particulars of the individual who is drawing the firearm or airgun and ammunition; and

only after an examination of the firearm or airgun and ammunition, as to any defect in the firearm, airgun or ammunition and to the correct number of rounds of ammunition, carried out —

by the individual who is drawing the firearm or airgun (and any accompanying ammunition); and

in the presence of the range official from whom the individual receives them on drawing.

every part of the approved shooting range that is —

a firearm shooting arena or an airgun shooting arena;

a point of issuance of a firearm or airgun to an individual;

an area not within any of the arenas mentioned in sub‑paragraph (i) but where an individual to whom possession of a firearm or an airgun is or may be transferred has to travel between the point of issuance of the firearm or airgun and that area; or

an area where a visitor to the approved shooting range may use to pass through the premises and is not expected to be seated or congregate in, but not a toilet or bathing area;

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

where the approved shooting range comprises a firearm shooting arena, and the approved shooting range is located within any grounds or a building located within 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.