How to Own a Gun in Kenya and Places Where You Can Shoot Real Shots For Fun

In Kenya, shooting a gun is often done by trained security personnel, including members of the Kenya Police, the military, and even police reservists. In Kenya, licensed gun owners who are private people may also travel with a firearm.

However, visiting a shooting range can be a novel addition to the bucket list of Kenyans looking for exhilarating outdoor activities rather than the typical road trip or safari. In Kenya, there are locations where a regular person can go shooting safely and with guidance.

Such locations include the National Gun Owners Association shooting range in Kirigiti, Kiambu County, and the Kenya Rifles Regiment Club (KRRC) in Langata.

The KRRC, which is based at the Sailing Club in Langata and was founded in 1952, was a pioneer in the development of shooting as a sport in Kenya.

The location is conveniently reachable by city bus and matatu (direct the tout to drop you off on Langata Road at “Carnivore junction” across from the gas station). The remaining distance is five minutes on foot. The club’s entrance road was freshly tarred, making it incredibly smooth and practical.

You will need to have your national identification cards on you to enter this institution. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. A Ksh 2000 admission fee and Ksh 2500 for 50 rounds of ammunition will also be charged to you.

Kenyans with legally possessed firearms may enter the club with them and may purchase ammo there that is appropriate for their particular firearms. The facility is open weekdays and weekends from 10 am to 4 pm.

A registered independent, non-profit, and apolitical association of law-abiding licensed weapon owners in the Republic of Kenya is known as the National Gun Owners Association, or NGAO-Kenya.

NGAO provides professional training for licensed firearm holders in the proper use, handling, and safe storage of firearms, and they have a desire to promote shooting as a sport in the Olympics, Commonwealth games and other sporting events.

In the past two years, they have partnered with Kenya Prisons Staff Training College Range Ruiru to organize competitions that bring together civilian firearm holders and members of the disciplined forces – Kenya Defense Forces, Kenya Prisons & Kenya Police.

The Kirigiti based shooting range is located at Gitata Farm, in Kiambu county. You can take the bus number 100 from Odeon in the CBD and alight at kirigiti stadium then You proceed to the Gitata farm where the shooting happens. The charges for the training are Ksh 10, 000 and you are sure to be trained proficiently by the gun masters.

How to Own a Firearm in Kenya

Anyone looking to own a gun is mandated to go through a laid out process in the Firearms Act.

The first step is to report to the nearest police station to your area of residence and submit a formal request to own a gun to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS).

You will then be provided with a form to fill. The form will indicate the various documents that are mandatory for any gun owner.

This documents include;

• A letter detailing why an individual is looking to own a gun.
• A letter form a psychiatrist confirming that one is of sound mind.
• A police clearance certificate also known as the certificate of good conduct.
• Certified bank statement to ascertain that one has a steady source of income.
• Clearance letter from the police station closest to your residence – the letter should be stamped.
• 4 Passport photos.
• A copy of the National ID or Passport
• Incase the applicant has had any incident or run in with any sort of criminals, he/she is required to provide the OB numbers for any filed cases.
• The applicant will then be directed to wait for the next interview.

The internal vetting process usually takes an estimated 3 months, depending on the workload at the licensing board. The applicant, is then called to a final interview before being directed to pay Ksh5,000 for the official certificate.