Can You Legally Own a Gun In Nigeria? Guns are also known as firearms under Nigeria law and have been in existence since 10th century because of the need for personal securities. Countries in the world regulate firearm in their Society. Recently, a senator proposed a bill that will enable civilians to own and carry firearms for the purpose of self defense. Nigeria individuals are allowed to have their personal firearm in as much he or she have the license from the president or the inspector general of police. It is now legal for Nigeria civilians to carry “Personal firearms” but it must be licensed by the people mentioned above. What…