Tanzania’s Gun Amnesty Window | Tanzania News

Tanzania News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Tanzania’s government is launching a bold two-month firearm amnesty from September 1 to October 31, letting citizens turn in illegal guns without fear of prosecution — part of a nationwide effort to disarm crime and boost security. The Minister for Home Affairs made it clear: hand over your unlicensed weapons to police, local offices, or ward execs during this window, and you’ll walk away clean. But after October 31? No mercy — anyone caught with an illegal firearm faces serious legal consequences, framed as a deliberate act against national safety. This isn’t just cops acting alone; it’s a…