Directive on the Criminal Procedure: Illegal Firearm/Ammunition Possession
In accordance with the current policy of the Public Prosecution Service, anyone found in possession of a firearm for which no authorization has been granted must be arrested.
| First Offender | Recidivism for violent crimes | |
| Possession at home (“in the drawer”) | 12-15 months imprisonment 3 months conditional 3 years’ probation | 12-15months imprisonment unconditional |
| Possession at home (in combination with other offenses not charged) | 15-18 months imprisonment 6 months conditional 3 years’ probation | 8-15months imprisonment unconditional |
| Possession in a car | 18 months imprisonment 6 months conditional 3 year’s probation | 18-21months imprisonment unconditional |
| Possession in a public setting (in a bag or on body) | 21-24 months imprisonment 6 months conditional 3 year’s probation | 21-24months imprisonment unconditional |
| Heavy firearm | From 48 months imprisonment 12 months conditional 3 year’s probation | From 60 months imprisonment unconditional |
| All ammunition (Not applicable to large consignments) | 6 months depending on the quantity with a portion conditional and a probation period | 6 months depending on the quantity |