In Nigeria, only licensed gun owners may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition.
Applicants for a gun owner’s license in Nigeria are not required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm.
The minimum age for gun ownership in Nigeria is 17 years.
An applicant for a firearm license must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health and addiction records.
Third party character references for each gun license applicant are not required.
Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law does not stipulate that a gun license should be denied or revoked.
An understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is not required for a firearm license.
Gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm license every one year.
Authorities maintain a record of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition.
Licensed firearm owners are permitted to possess only that which is prescribed in their license or permit.
The law requires that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register.
Licensed firearm dealers are required to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority.
Licensed gun makers are required to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority.
State agencies are required to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control.
