Considering all the security issues and house invasions in Nigeria recently, I have been looking for what I can buy at least for self defense temporarily until either law enforcements arrive or they kill me .
I'm not one of those people that likes to go down without a fight so I'm working towards some sort of self defense if it happens.
I understand that Nigeria is against possession of any kind of firearm so I'm looking at other options.
Slingshot came to mind so I searched online and came about this crossbow (picture below) but my question is will it be legal to own this in nigeria?
I'm asking for 2 reason, one is importation and custom seizure issue and the second is police arresting me for having a deadly weapon at home.

What do you think guys?
If it's not allowed, what kind of weapon can someone have for self defense?

Note: I'm not an herdsmen and I'm not into any crime but I'm a family man and the safety of my family is solely in my hands. We all know police don't show up if you call to report an ongoing crime so it's better to defend yourself first

I'll advice you to paste the order straight, Bleep what the government have to say,so far as you have the receipt and the proof of possession, buy as many arms as possible,this crisis isn't stopping anytime soon, so protect your people

MickzyDonald:
I'll advice you to paste the order straight, Bleep what the government have to say,so far as you have the receipt and the proof of possession, buy as many arms as possible,this crisis isn't stopping anytime soon, so protect your people

I thought as much but do you think custom will allow it to enter the country. I'm worried they will seize it and my $400 will go down the drain!

Pls buy plenty and retail it....

Guy,I need many from your end

Lastmankc:
Guy,I need many from your end

I tell you my brother, with the way Nigeria is going now, it's advisable to build a bunker when you're building your house and have different types of weapons at home cuz everything is getting out of hands.

All case na settlement that is if they contraband it.

Kelvin30286063:

I thought as much but do you think custom will allow it to enter the country. I'm worried they will seize it and my $400 will go down the drain!

if you really have -#400 then you should be able to get a good lawyer for a dvice

Kelvin30286063:


I tell you my brother, with the way Nigeria is going now, it's advisable to build a bunker when you're building your house and have different types of weapons at home cuz everything is getting out of hands.

True brother, in my house now,I have sharp cutlasses ,bow and arrows but I think that is not enough

Should be ok ..for hunting..maybe u should try the arrows only first..

Me i have a boerboel thats animal aggressive even cow she go attack

Most of us are ignorant. The Nigerian law does not prohibit citizens from possessing fire arms. You can own any weapon that uses cartridge, such as pump action, single and double barrel, with license of course. The kind of weapons the law forbids you from possessing is automatic and semi automatic weapons, like AK47, SIG, FN, etc.

Even the automatic ones, like AK 47, there's a way to get it legally, by getting approval from the NSA. It's in the Constitution.

Kelvin30286063:

I thought as much but do you think custom will allow it to enter the country. I'm worried they will seize it and my $400 will go down the drain!

i guess it will, so far its a registered logistics service that will be delivering the item....
so in case of "failed delivery" just mail them for refund

H.a.m.g.a.d dot com. They sell in nigeria.

there's nothing illegal about crossbow in the constitution. if na like that then machete is illegal.

PatrickOkunima:
Most of us are ignorant. The Nigerian law does not prohibit citizens from possessing fire arms. You can own any weapon that uses cartridge, such as pump action, single and double barrel, with license of course. The kind of weapons the law forbids you from possessing is automatic and semi automatic weapons, like AK47, SIG, FN, etc.

u must be 35yrs and can't own an AK 47

PrinxArthur1:
u must be 35yrs and can't own an AK 47

35 years, you're right. As for the AK 47, it's not true. I already mentioned the condition, according to the Constitution. I know someone with an AK through that means.

ABCthingx:
if you really have -#400 then you should be able to get a good lawyer for a dvice

Really?
You will need the services of a lawyer to tell you this when there is a forum like this?

Brother don't waste ur money, this is a weapon grade A, even if it's allow to enter, to clear it from customs na miracle,they will levied u with x2 of the price bought

Volkswagen90:
Brother don't waste ur money, this is a weapon grade A, even if it's allow to enter, to clear it from customs na miracle,they will levied u with x2 of the price bought

Hmm, I'm worried about that too. Custom will start frustrating me now. But which way for this nigeria sef, there is insecurity everywhere yet Nigerians don't have a right to protect themselves!

Kelvin30286063:

Hmm, I'm worried about that too. Custom will start frustrating me now. But which way for this nigeria sef, there is insecurity everywhere yet Nigerians don't have a right to protect themselves!

if u so will to get weapon for protection, go by the laws of the land get a lawyer, get a license one locally.

That weapon can send you to jail oga. Just buy like 5 baseball bats. The metal one

PatrickOkunima:
35 years, you're right. As for the AK 47, it's not true. I already mentioned the condition, according to the Constitution. I know someone with an AK through that means.

The list of prohibited firearms as stated in the law includes: artillery, apparatus for the discharge of any explosive or gas-diffusing projectile; rocket weapons; bombs and grenades; machine-guns and machine-pistols; military rifles, namely those of calibres 7.62 mm, 9 mm., .300 inches and .303 inches; revolvers and pistols whether rifled or unrifled (including flint-lock pistols and cap pistols).
Personal fire arms are also prohibited including shotguns other than- automatic and semi-automatic shotguns; shotguns provided with any kind of mechanical reloading device; sporting rifles, air-guns, air-rifles or air-pistols and humane killers of the captive bolt type. Dane-guns, flint-lock guns and cap guns are also included in the list.

Why not make or fabricate one.
You could even be selling if you eventually get the knowledge.

It's a crossbow. You dont need gunpowder supplies or lead that is hard to get.

spinna:
Should be ok ..for hunting..maybe u should try the arrows only first..

Me i have a boerboel thats animal aggressive even cow she go attack

Bro pray they don't remember you because most robbers don't visit homes by proxy, they first gather all required history about their victims before they strike, and did I hear you say boerboel that is animals aggressive, only a bullet to the skull will settle the matter; and if they were taken unaware and later got through, bro you are doomed.
Best option is to be prepared and come handy with surprise package like the op is planning too.....
FYI, op got dogs too, but they can only serve as an alert device that's alerting you of the presence of an intruder within your parameters, which buys you time to get yourself prepared

Kelvin30286063:
Considering all the security issues and house invasions in Nigeria recently, I have been looking for what I can buy at least for self defense temporarily until either law enforcements arrive or they kill me .
I'm not one of those people that likes to go down without a fight so I'm working towards some sort of self defense if it happens.
I understand that Nigeria is against possession of any kind of firearm so I'm looking at other options.
Slingshot came to mind so I searched online and came about this crossbow (picture below) but my question is will it be legal to own this in nigeria?
I'm asking for 2 reason, one is importation and custom seizure issue and the second is police arresting me for having a deadly weapon at home.

What do you think guys?
If it's not allowed, what kind of weapon can someone have for self defense?

Note: I'm not an herdsmen and I'm not into any crime but I'm a family man and the safety of my family is solely in my hands. We all know police don't show up if you call to report an ongoing crime so it's better to defend yourself first

This thing will be a good buy ooo, even if custom no gree na to find way smuggle am. At least its not a fire arm, its more like a gate man defence system, you can't go to jail because of this. I will make more research anyways, will be needing one too

chukskafor:
Bro pray they don't remember you because most robbers don't visit homes by proxy, they first gather all required history about their victims before they strike, and did I hear you say boerboel that is animals aggressive, only a bullet to the skull will settle the matter; and if they were taken unaware and later got through, bro you are doomed.
Best option is to be prepared and come handy with surprise package like the op is planning too.....
FYI, op got dogs too, but they can only serve as an alert device that's alerting you of the impending doom around your circumference

Of course the Lord is my main defense.. that goes without saying..na their skull go chop their own bullet.

spinna:


Of course the Lord is my main defense.. that goes without saying..na their skull go chop their own bullet.

Hahaha.....na so e be my brother, we can't continue to be ruled by fear of the unknown; hope your night went well?

Advanced “uta”....

chukskafor:
Hahaha.....na so e be my brother, we can't continue to be ruled by fear of the unknown; hope your night went well?

It did brother..we thank God for another day and the chilled weather..hope your night went well too.

Better to be safe than sorry...politicians in government only cares about themselves.

You can buy it in Lagos. There a store selling such in Lekki