Where To Buy Firearm In Namibia

What are Firearms?

The term “Firearm” means: Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; The frame or receiver of any such weapon; Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or. Any destructive device.

How are guns powered?

A cam, lever or actuator absorbs part of the energy of the recoil to operate the gun mechanism. An externally actuated weapon uses an external power source, such as an electric motor or hand crank, to move its mechanism through the firing sequence.

What is the purpose of firearms?

Firearms are used to defend against criminals. For example, the presence of a gun may frighten a criminal away, thereby reducing the likelihood of loss of property, injury, or death.

List of Stores/Shops and Malls Selling Firearm in Namibia

The Gun Shop

Safari GUNS

Ahrens Guns and Ammunition

Rosenthal gun shop

Namib Arms CC

Tactical Sports

Outdoor Centre

Safari Den

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are questions in relation to getting access to a Firearm in Namibia;

Why are guns called guns?

Etymology. The origin of the English word gun is considered to derive from the name given to a particular historical weapon. Domina Gunilda was the name given to a remarkably large ballista, a mechanical bolt throwing weapon of enormous size, mounted at Windsor Castle during the 14th century.

What does AR stand for?

Here’s a quick history lesson on why AR-15 has become the umbrella term for a range of semi-automatic rifles made by a host of gun makers. “AR” comes from the name of the gun’s original manufacturer, ArmaLite, Inc. The letters stand for ArmaLite Rifle — and not for “assault rifle” or “automatic rifle.”

What are the types of firearms?

Common firearms types

• Pistol. Is a short or hand-held firearm designed for semi-automatic operation. …
• Rifle or Carbine. Is a shoulder-fired long gun, with a series of spiral grooves cut inside the barrel (“rifling”) imparting spin to the projectile.
• Sub-machine gun.

Can I own a gun in Namibia?

With the exception of certain limited instances, it prohibits possession of a firearm without a license. (Arms and Ammunition Act 7 of 1996, § 2, GOVERNMENT GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, No. 1338 (June 26, 1996), available at EBOOKBROWSE.)

How many guns can I own in Namibia?

The law allows for a person to obtain a license for up to four arms at a time and permits an unlicensed person to borrow a firearm from a licensed person to whom he/she is not related for up to 21 days without permission from the authorities

Is it illegal to point a fake gun at someone in Namibia?

It is illegal to brandish a fake weapon, a replica gun with the intent to basically threaten or scare another person. Maybe they’re going to play a joke on somebody and scare them and point a gun at them.

What is a replica firearm?

A replica firearm is a device that is not a real firearm, but one that was designed to look exactly, or almost exactly, like a real firearm.

Why are handguns so expensive in Namibia?

Gun costs boil down to skilled labor time, machine & facilities use time and cost of materials in that order of most expensive to least expensive. Add to that taxes, freight, and interest. For some interest may be a bigger cost than it should be. Most pistols have more parts than bolt action rifles.

What are the top gun brands?

Top Gun Brands In The World

• 1.1 Smith & Wesson.
• 1.2 Remington Outdoor.
• 1.3 Glock Ges.m.b.H.
• 1.4 Heckler and Koch.
• 1.5 Mossberg.
• 1.6 Sturm, Ruger & Co.
• 1.7 SIG Sauer.
• 1.8 Colt Defense.

Is a long gun a firearm?

A long gun is a category of firearms with longer barrels than most other types. In small arms, a long gun is generally designed to be held by both hands and braced against the shoulder, in contrast to a handgun, which can be fired being held with a single hand.

Can I carry a fake gun in Namibia?

This year, California lawmakers approved a stricter measure mandating that “imitation firearms” made or sold in the state be entirely bright orange or green. The new law, which will take effect in January, exempts imitation firearms used in theatrical productions.

What makes a gun a pistol or a rifle?

In general, the ATF says, “an AR pistol is not a short-barreled ‘rifle’ under the statutory definition in the National Firearms Act. In a statement sent to NPR, the ATF said such a gun is commonly defined as a pistol “because it is made with a pistol grip and designed to be gripped and fired when held in one hand.”

Is an AK-47 an assault rifle?

AK-47, also called Kalashnikov Model 1947, Soviet assault rifle, possibly the most widely used shoulder weapon in the world. The initials AK represent Avtomat Kalashnikova, Russian for “automatic Kalashnikov,” for its designer, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, who designed the accepted version of the weapon in 1947.

What causes a loud sound when a gun is fired?

Well, as mentioned earlier, a bullet is powered by a tremendous amount of pressure at its back, which propels it forward. Therefore, after the bullet exits the barrel, the pressure of the explosion (that occurred in the back) is suddenly released. This is the reason there’s such a loud BANG when you fire.

What does M16 stand for?

The M16 rifle, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56 mm assault rifle with a 20-round magazine.

What are high powered weapons?

The term ‘high-powered firearm’ is in common usage across Melanesia to describe a long gun or sub machine gun of the type normally issued to military and police. In Bougainville, peace monitors defined factory manufactured, military-style weapons (M16, AR15, SLR, FAMAS, SIG rifle, etc.) as ‘highpowered’.

Is a gun a tool?

A weapon is a type of tool. Its a tool designed to inflict injury/damage. So all guns are tools. Some guns are specifically designed for use as weapons (eg Uzi), some are not 

How are guns named?

The names of firearm articles should start with the proper name of the manufacturer, followed by the firearm’s name. Examples of this policy are Heckler & Koch MP7 instead of MP7 or Smith & Wesson Model 1006 instead of S&W Model 1006.