Doha: The Ministry of Interior called on citizens in possession of unlicensed weapons ‘whether acquired through inheritance, bequest, or any other means ‘as well as those whose weapon licenses have expired, to visit the Weapons and Ammunition Licensing Office at the Criminal Evidence and Information Department.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry stressed the need to either obtain a license for unregistered weapons or to renew expired licenses during the period from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that starting from Jan. 1, 2026, legal measures will be taken against anyone found in possession of an unlicensed weapon.
It emphasized that possessing an unlicensed weapon is a crime punishable by imprisonment and a fine, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 14 of 1999, as amended by Law No. 11 of 2013 concerning weapons, ammunition, and explosives.