Gyeongnam Police Agency: "Now is the Perfect Timing for 'Voluntary Illegal Weapon Report'!"

Unlicensed Possession of Firearms, Swords, and Explosives Targeted

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency is accepting voluntary reports of illegal weapons for the first half of 2023 until the 30th of this month.

According to the provincial police agency, voluntary reports can be made by visiting a nearby police station, district unit, police box, or military unit.

If it is unavoidable to visit in person, prior reporting can be done by phone, mail, or email, followed by submitting the actual item.

The subjects of voluntary reporting include all illegal weapons such as firearms like rifles, pistols, and shotguns that have not been licensed or whose licenses have been revoked, explosives such as gunpowder, explosives, and pyrotechnics, and blades.

Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

Under the Special Provisions for Licensed Firearm Holders according to the Act on the Safety Control of Firearms, Swords, and Explosives, live ammunition exceeding the allowable quantity without a separate permit?400 rounds for pest control and 400 rounds for shooting?will also be collected.

If reported voluntarily during this period, criminal and administrative liabilities will, in principle, be exempted.

If the individual wishes to possess weapons, they may do so after undergoing a verification process for disqualifications and other requirements.

The provincial police agency plans to conduct a focused crackdown on illegal weapons for one month in May after the voluntary reporting period ends.

A representative of the provincial police agency stated, “The so-called Firearms and Ammunition Control Act has been amended to strengthen penalties for illegal manufacturing, sale, and possession of firearms,” and emphasized, “We hope everyone takes this opportunity to report without omission.”

They added, “During the voluntary reporting period for illegal weapons, we will do our best to secure social safety from terrorism caused by illegal weapons through voluntary surrender and collection.”

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