Article 32 of the Saudi Weapons and Ammunition Law

This article concerns a specific group: Saudi members of the diplomatic and consular corps working abroad. It allows them to bring their personal weapons into the Kingdom after their work abroad ends.

Under Article 1, personal firearms are those intended for use by one person, such as pistols and rifles, as determined by the Implementing Regulations.

The article does not state the details of the procedures, documents, or periods; it refers these to the instructions and procedures set by the Regulations. Knowing how a weapon is actually brought in therefore requires referring to the Implementing Regulations of the Law and to the competent authority, which is the Ministry of Interior.

This article differs from Article 31, which regulates the status of foreign diplomats and consuls accredited to the Kingdom, as it requires a license and reciprocity for them and restricts the transfer of ownership of their weapons. It also differs from Article 33, which deals with members of official or military delegations and persons assigned to official missions bringing along their official personal weapons.

Anyone who needs to know his situation precisely may refer to the competent authority or consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative regulations.