Arms Offences Act

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Arms Offences Act 1973
Parliament of Singapore
Long title An Act relating to the unlawful possession of arms and ammunition and the carrying and using of arms.
Enacted by	Parliament of Singapore
Enacted	1973
Amended by
31 March 2008
Status: In force

The Arms Offences Act 1973 is a statute of the Parliament of Singapore that criminalizes the illegal possession of arms and ammunition and the carrying, trafficking, and usage of arms.^[1] The law is designed specifically to make acts of ownership, knowingly receiving payment in connection with the trade of a trafficked armaments and ammunition, as well as the unlawful usage of arms and ammunition a criminal offence.