Section 9, The Arms and Ammunition Act, 2012

(1) The Registrar shall take all necessary measures toensure the safe and effective management, storage and security of all stocks of small arms and light weapons throughout Sierra Leone and shall ensure that stockpiles of small arms and light weapons by manufacturers, dealers as well as individuals are securely stored in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures. Responsibility to regulate. Registrar of Small Arms and Light Weapons. National Register of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Registration of small arms and light weapons. Staff. Secondment of public officers. Protection of staff. Management and security of stockpiles. 4 5 (2) In furtherance of subsection (1), the Registrar shall establish effective standards and procedures for stockpile management, storage and security, including- (a) identifying and securing appropriate sites; (b) ensuring physical security measures of storage facilities; (c) inventory management and record keeping; (d) staff training; (e) maintaining security during manufacture and transportation; and (f) imposing sanctions in case of theft or loss. (3) Very essential Public Buildings must be fitted with screening equipments manned by accepted security officials.