Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The month-long national firearms amnesty granted by President Mnangagwa, which allowed members of the public with unregistered firearms and ammunition to voluntarily surrender them to the police without facing criminal charges, will end this Thursday.
The directive came as cases of firearm abuse involving unregistered weapons have been on the rise, with unlicensed owners committing violent crimes such as murder.
To combat this, the President granted the amnesty in compliance with Article 12 of the SADC Protocol on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Related Materials.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The ZRP reminds the public that the Presidential Firearms Amnesty, which commenced on October 12, 2026, will end on November 12, 2026.
“Those still in possession of unlicensed, smuggled or illegally acquired firearms and ammunition are urged to take advantage of this opportunity and voluntarily surrender them at their nearest police station before the deadline.”
