Police warn gun-owners against openly carrying firearms in public

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (Zrp) has warned those who are legal firearms owners against openly carrying guns in public.

In a statement cops, said:

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges members of the public and organisations who are licensed to possess firearms in terms of provisions of the Firearms Act, Chapter 10:09 for various reasons which include cash-in-transit, crop protection, and business premises security to religious comply with the law and stop carrying or displaying such firearms in public gatherings, shopping centres, service stations and other public places.

The Police will not hesitate to enforce the withdrawal of the firearm licences, besides effecting arrests on anyone who abuses the privilege of legally owning a firearm.

The public is therefore reminded to take this warning seriously. Meanwhile, all licensed firearm holders should ensure that firearms are properly and safely secured at all times to curb cases where they end (up) in (the) wrong hands.”

The statement was issued by ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi.