Arms and Ammunition Act in Nepal 2026 — Licence Guide
"The Arms and Ammunition Act 2019 (1962, Act No. 45), as amended 10 times with the 10th Amendment to the Regulations in 2078 BS, governs civilian arms licensing in Nepal. Licences are issued by the Chief District Officer (CDO) at the District Administration Office under Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) approval for restricted categories. New licence fee is NPR 6,000; renewal NPR 4,000. The 2024 MoHA notification banned licensed weapons in public places (government offices, courts, hospitals, schools, malls). Penalties for illegal possession run 3-5 years + NPR 60,000-100,000 fine, with up to 7 years for military-grade arms."