<P> Under East Timorese law, only the military and police forces may possess, carry and use firearms . </P> <P> In late June 2008, the Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmão, introduced a proposed gun law to Parliament for "urgent debate", pushing back scheduled budgetary discussions . The new law, which would allow civilians to own guns, sparked heated debates in the East Timorese parliament . The United Nations, which has a peacekeeping force deployed in the nation, also expressed concerns over the new law . </P> <P> Guns in India are strictly regulated by law . The Arms Act, 1959 and the Arms Rules 1962 prohibit the sale, manufacture, possession, acquisition, import, export, and transport of firearms and ammunition unless under a license, which is difficult to obtain . The Indian Government has a monopoly over the production and sale of firearms, with the exception of some breech - loading smooth - bore shotguns, of which a limited number may be produced and imported . The Arms Act classifies firearms into two categories: Prohibited Bore (PB) and Non-Prohibited Bore (NPB), where all semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms fall under the Prohibited Bore category . The Arms Act of 1962 added to the PB category any firearm which can chamber and fire ammunition of the caliber . 303, 7.62 mm, . 410, . 380, . 455, . 45 rimless, or 9 mm . Smooth - bore guns having barrels shorter than 20 in (510 mm) are also specified as PB guns . </P> <P> Licences for acquisition and possession of both PB and NPB firearms could be given by a state government or district magistrate before 1987 . From that year, the issuing of licenses for PB firearms became the responsibility of the central government . Licenses are valid for three years and may be renewed . The sale of firearms requires both parties to possess the permit . </P>

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