Article 17 of Weapons and Ammunition Law

A person licensed to import, trade in or repair weapons or ammunition must satisfy the following conditions: 1- Be of Kuwaiti nationality, be no less than twenty-one Gregorian years of age and have full legal capacity. 2- Not have previously been convicted of any offense in which a weapon was used or in which the offender carried a weapon during its commission, if carrying the weapon was an aggravating circumstance therein, or have been sentenced to a custodial penalty for a term of at least one year, all of this even if the sentence constituted a first criminal conviction, unless he has been rehabilitated. 3- Be of commendable conduct and good reputation. 4- Be able to read and write. 5- Have obtained the necessary licenses from the other entities concerned. If it becomes apparent that the license was granted on the basis of fraud, false statements or invalid documents, the Minister of Interior may withdraw the license, seize and confiscate the weapons and ammunition, and administratively close the place where the activity is carried out.