Gun Policy News
New Gun Law, Amnesty, 5yr Min Penalty for Illicit Guns in Turks & Caicos
14 November 2010
Turks & Caicos Sun
Anyone in the Turks and Caicos Islands who possesses illegal firearms, explosives or ammunition, has until November 30th to hand them over to the police or pastors without being arrested and charged.
After that date, if they are caught with guns and/or ammunition, they must appear before the Supreme Court, and, if found guilty, they will have to spend at least five years in jail.
The gun amnesty and the new, tough sentencing measures were announced by Governor Gordon... (GunPolicy.org)