Executive Mansion, Monrovia – In an effort to strengthen national security and public safety, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order #141, mandating the registration of all firearms in civilian possession.

This order comes in response to the growing national security threats posed by illicit firearms, including military-style weapons, which have contributed to rising incidents of armed violence, including armed robberies and other criminal activities.

The proliferation of unregulated small arms poses significant risks to Liberia’s peace, security, and economic development.

Under Executive Order #141, all individuals in possession of military-style weapons and single-barrel guns must register and obtain a permit and license from the Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) and the Liberia National Police (LNP) within a 12-month period from the effective date of this order.