THE FIREARMS (PROHIBITION, RESTRICTION AND REGULATION) ACT, 2022 (Act of 2022) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I—Preliminary 1. Short title and commencement. 2. Interpretation. 3. Objects. 4. Application of Parts II and IV. PART II—Prohibitions in Respect of Firearms and Ammunition 5. Possession of prohibited weapon. 6. Stockpiling. 7. Trafficking in prohibited weapon. 8. Possession of prohibited weapon with intent to traffic. 9. Manufacture of prohibited weapon or possession of device therefor. 10. Dealing in prohibited weapon. 11. Prohibition on taking firearms or ammunition in pawn. 12. Prohibition on diversion. 13. Prohibition on alteration of ballistic signature, conversion of firearm or prohibited weapon. 14. Use or possession of firearm or imitation firearm in certain circumstances. 15. Possession of firearm or ammunition with intent to injure or cause damage. 16. Removal, alteration, etc., of a mark. 17. Transfer in violation of Security Council resolution. 18. Offence of seeking benefit through possession, use, etc. of firearm. 19. Power of Minister to declare firearms amnesty.