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Weapons offencesVerified against official source
Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
Art. 56(2) — possess / carry firearm / ammunition / part without a permit
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 100,000, or either
Voluntary licence application excluded.
Art. 56(1) — explosives without a permit
- Imprisonment
- Temporary imprisonment (3–15 years)
- Fine
- —
Art. 56(3) — non-firearm weapons
- Imprisonment
- Up to 3 months
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 50,000, or either
Art. 51 — unlicensed trade / import / export / manufacture of firearms / ammunition
- Imprisonment
- Temporary imprisonment up to 10 years
- Fine
- Fine: minimum AED 250,000
Art. 50 — explosives / military materiel
- Imprisonment
- Temporary imprisonment (3–15 years)
- Fine
- Fine: minimum AED 500,000
Art. 55 — non-firearms
- Imprisonment
- At least 6 months
- Fine
- Fine: minimum AED 100,000
Art. 49 — intent to commit a crime against State security
- Imprisonment
- Life
- Fine
- —
Attempt: temporary imprisonment + fine of at least AED 1,000,000.
Art. 54 — fireworks
- Imprisonment
- At least 1 year
- Fine
- Fine: minimum AED 100,000, or either
Note on this entry
Art. 3: a licence / permit is required. Art. 65: confiscation + deportation of an alien shall be ruled. Art. 66: penalties doubled on recidivism.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond Art. 66, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.