Subj: POSSESSION, USE, REGISTRATION, AND STORAGE OF WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS

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1 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, JAPAN PSC 561 BOX 1861 FPO AP MCASO F PMO 15 Jul 15 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION ORDER F From: Commanding Officer To: Distribution List Subj: POSSESSION, USE, REGISTRATION, AND STORAGE OF WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS Ref: (a) USFJINST (b) MCO B w/ch 1 (c) Articles 36 and 37, Japanese Firearms and Sword Control Law No. 6 of 10 Mar 58 (d) III MEF/MCIPACO (e) MARADMIN 176/14 (f) Japanese Police Fire Arms Manual Other Firearms Legal Manual Encl: (1) Possession, Use, Registration, and Storage of Weapons and Dangerous Instruments 1. Situation. In accordance with the references, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni active duty personnel, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, family members and other sponsored personnel traveling to, from, and residing in Japan must comply with United States (U.S.) and Government of Japan (GOJ) customs laws regarding the possession, use, storage, and registration of weapons and dangerous instruments. 2. Cancellation. MCASO E. 3. Mission. To establish regulations and procedures for the possession, use, storage, and registration of weapons and dangerous instruments aboard the Air Station. The contents of the references will be followed except where more specific instructions are required. In the absence of specific guidance within this Order, refer to the references. 4. Execution a. Commander s Intent and Concept of Operations

2 (1) Commander s Intent. To inform and ensure compliance with all U.S. and GOJ law and guidance contained in the references through the issuance of this Order to MCAS Iwakuni active duty personnel, DoD Civilian employees, their family members and all aboard MCAS Iwakuni regardless of classification. (2) Concept of Operations. In accordance with the references, all MCAS Iwakuni active duty personnel, DoD civilian employees, family members and visitors are governed by Japanese laws regulating weapons possession and can be prosecuted in Japanese courts for violations occurring on or off the Air Station. All personnel subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) who violate this Order on MCAS Iwakuni may be prosecuted under the provisions of this Order and the UCMJ. Furthermore, all MCAS Iwakuni personnel subject to the UCMJ may be prosecuted under this Order and the UCMJ for violations that occur off of MCAS Iwakuni. Members of the civilian component and family members not subject to the UCMJ are subject to administrative action and may be subject to prosecution under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act. b. Coordinating Instructions (1) All Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status personnel will comply with the regulations established in this Order. All personnel regardless of status will adhere to this Order when aboard MCAS Iwakuni. (2) Commanders will establish and enforce unit policies, practices, procedures, and directives for their respective commands that are in strict compliance with this Order. (3) All facilities aboard MCAS Iwakuni (e.g., Marine Corps Exchange and GSA Mart.), will post signs at the point of sale of restricted items contained in this Order (such as pocket and sheath knives with blades longer than three inches). These signs will inform patrons of the requirement to register restricted items with the Customs Section, Provost Marshal s Office (PMO) and to properly store restricted items in accordance with this Order. 2

3 5. Administration and Logistics a. Administration. This Order and the references (a) through (f) provide specific guidance on the possession, use, registration, sale, and storage of weapons and dangerous instruments for all U.S. Forces personnel aboard MCAS Iwakuni. b. Logistics. Change recommendations shall be submitted as required to ensure continued overall effectiveness of this Order. 6. Command and Signal a. Command. This Order is applicable to all commands and SOFA status personnel aboard MCAS Iwakuni. b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed. Distribution: A/B/C 3

4 LOCATOR SHEET Subj: POSSESSION, USE, STORAGE, AND REGISTRATION OF WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS Location: (Indicate the location(s) of the copy(ies) of this Order.) i Enclosure (1)

5 RECORD OF CHANGES PAGE Log completed change action as indicated Change Number Date of Change Date Entered Signature of Person Incorporated Change ii Enclosure (1)

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE Chapter 1 DEFINITIONS Firearms Weapon Handgun Destructive Devices Dangerous Instruments Prohibited Items Restricted Items Chapter 2 IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION AND DISPOSITION OF FIREARMS Arriving Personnel Importation of Firearms Exportation of Firearms Disposition Chapter 3 REGISTRATION AND DEREGESTRATION PROCEDURES Purchase Registration Registration of Firearms Deregistration Chapter 4 STORAGE Storage of Restricted Items Station Armory Family Quarters Chapter 5 POSSESSION AND USE Possession and Employment of Government Weapons Possession and Employment of Personal Weapons On Station Possession and Employment of Personal Weapons Off Station Loss/Theft Reporting Minors iii Enclosure (1)

7 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B TYPES OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS THAT MAY BE LAWFULLY IMPORTED AND REGISTERED IN JAPAN BY U.S. FORCES PERSONNEL... A-1 SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND OR RESTRICTED WEAPONS LETTER (15-DAY LETTER)... B-1 APPENDIX C BILL OF SALE... C-1 APPENDIX D AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF BILL OF SALE... D-1 APPENDIX E REQUEST FOR STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ON/OFF BASE QUARTERS... E-1 APPENDIX F REQUEST FOR STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ARMORY.. F-1 APPENDIX G WEAPONS REGISTRATION REQUEST... G-1 APPENDIX H QUALIFICATION TO POSSESS FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION... H-1 iv Enclosure (1)

8 Chapter 1 Definitions 1. Firearms. Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device. 2. Weapon. Any device designed to inflict death or serious bodily harm. 3. Handgun. A general class of firearm designed to be fired with one hand, including all semi-automatic or revolver pistols. Per reference (a), USFJ members are not allowed to import or possess handguns in Japan. 4. Destructive Devices. Any device or component deemed dangerous or destructive to the health, safety, and welfare of individuals. 5. Dangerous Instruments. Any implement/weapon having the capability of inflicting bodily harm on another person. These include, but are not limited to the following: (a) Swords (except official uniform items and hollow blade replicas designed for display only), stilettos, and sabers. (b) Ice picks, daggers, machetes, spears, bolo knives, and other similar instruments. (c) Straight razors, knives (which have spring/mechanical/ gravity release, e.g. switchblades), and butterfly knives. (d) Metal knuckles, blackjacks, saps, and clubs. (e) Trench knives and bayonets. (f) Folding and sheath knives with blades longer than three inches. (Note: Restricted items are folding knives with blades longer than three inches (eight centimeters (cm).) (g) Explosives of any type. 1-1 Enclosure (1)

9 (h) Replica firearms (to include but not limited to Air Soft or other spring action firearms), antiques, or other items which could reasonably be mistaken for firearms. Such items need not be capable of firing a projectile. The danger lies in the likelihood that it may be reasonably mistaken for a firearm. (i) Any other modified instrument which could, if used for that purpose, result in the bodily harm, e.g., barbed wire flail, bicycle chain, or cane with a sharpened point made of either wood or metal. (j) Authorized weapons when carried for official duty and household utensils are exempt when possessed and used for their intended purpose. 6. Prohibited Items. Prohibited items include prohibited weapons and many of the dangerous instruments previously mentioned. Prohibited items may not be legally possessed by U.S. Forces in Japan, unless in the official performance of their duties. These items include, but are not limited to the following: a. Firearms/ammunition manufactured for the use by U.S. Government/Allied Governments. b. Privately owned handguns. c. Shotguns larger than 12 gauge (i.e. 8 and 10 gauge shotguns) and.410 caliber shotguns capable of firing a rifled round are prohibited. d. Automatic firearms, silencing devices, or firearms equipped with silencing devices. e. Explosives and pyrotechnics of all types/component parts, except authorized fireworks, e.g. command or Marine Corps Community Services sponsored. f. Nunchakus, sai, tonfa, or other weapons used for martial arts unless the owner is an accredited instructor or current student in martial arts, the individual must be in possession of an instructor and/or student identification card. 1-2 Enclosure (1)

10 g. Double-edge knives with blades of 2.1 inches (5.5 cm) or longer, switch blades, spring release, or butterfly knives regardless of length, and functional swords, knives, and spears with blade length 5.9 inches (15 cm) or longer. (Note: Doubleedged knives longer than 5.5 cm and single edge knives longer than 15 cm are authorized on U.S. installations, but are prohibited to be taken off military installations.) Those used during hunting, fishing, camping or cooking are exempt when only used for those purposes. h. Any weapon that uses a mechanical release to shoot an arrow, to include, but not limited to crossbows. i. Metal knuckles and knives with knuckles attached to the handle. j. Slingshots/wrist rockets, whether homemade or commercially produced or other devices constructed to propel an object, e.g., potato gun. k. Replica handguns, rifles, or air pellet guns, whether or not they are capable of firing any type of projectile. Waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis for the use on base by the Commanding Officer (CO), MCAS Iwakuni. Requests for waivers must be submitted, in writing to the Officer of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) with appropriate justification and safeguards outlined. Authorized air rifles purchased within Japan will be mailed to the U.S. within 30 days of acquisition. l. Any manufactured or improvised weapons or implement designed to cause death or bodily harm. 7. Restricted Items a. Restricted items listed in this chapter may be possessed but must be registered. These items are controlled due to the inherent dangers to the user or the public. Additionally, many of these items are closely controlled off of the installation and in some cases prohibited. Restricted items can be carried outside of MCAS Iwakuni for business/work, in the performance of official military/organizational duties or other justifiable reasons. Justifiable reasons for knives include diving, fishing, or camping or firearms for hunting. Location of the individual and other equipment they have with them will be used by GOJ authorities determining justifiable 1-3 Enclosure (1)

11 reason. (Note: Self-defense is not a justifiable reason for possessing a restricted item.) The following items may be possessed, but must be registered: (1) Commercial manufactured rifles having a barrel length of at least inches and exceed 37 inches in length. The caliber of the bore cannot be less than 0.23 inches or greater than 0.41 inches. Rifles and their magazines may not have a load capacity greater than five rounds. See appendix A for more details. (2) Commercial manufactured shotguns having a barrel length of at least inches and an overall length of at least 37 inches. Shotguns may not have a load capacity greater than three rounds. See appendix A for more details. (3) All swords, except swords that are officially part of the military uniform and replicas designed for display, must be registered. (4) Canes, walking sticks, habu sticks, and similar items may be authorized with the following conditions. Canes to be carried/used by Marine and Navy personnel will be of the type issued by a medical facility and a prescription from the attending medical officer will be in the individual's possession when using the cane. Canes, walking sticks, habu sticks, etc., that do not meet the criteria stated above, may be possessed, but will not be publicly displayed. Those with hidden compartments or blades are strictly prohibited. (5) Folding or sheath type knives with blades longer than 2.3 inches (6 cm) and scissors exceeding 3.1 inches (8 cm). Household utensils are exempt when utilized for their intended purpose. guns. (6) Recreational type bows and arrows, to include spear (7) Paintball guns are prohibited outside MCAS Iwakuni except for the purpose of utilizing them at official recreational functions (target shooting and paintball functions conducted at official recreation facilities, such as MCCS sponsored events etc.). 1-4 Enclosure (1)

12 (8) Air Soft guns are not specifically prohibited by Japanese authorities but their potential to inflict damage and resemblance to real firearms create significant potential for conflict with the law enforcement and the public both on and off the Air Station. Air Soft guns are required to be registered and stored either in family quarters or the Station Armory. Public display of Air Soft guns aboard MCAS Iwakuni will lead to confiscation by PMO. Utilization of Air Soft guns for unit training is authorized but must be coordinated with the PMO Operations Section to ensure safety measures are in place. 1-5 Enclosure (1)

13 Chapter 2 Importation, Exportation and Disposition of Firearms 1. Arriving Personnel. Customs inspectors will confiscate all privately owned weapons, ammunition and dangerous instruments in the possession of arriving personnel pending registration and storage requirements. A Seizure of Contraband or Restricted Weapons letter (15-Day Letter), Appendix B, will be issued to the individual for action by their commanding officer. The weapon, ammunition, or other dangerous instrument will be temporarily stored in the Station Armory. The member s commanding officer will return the letter to PMO identifying the requested disposition method. If letters are not returned to PMO within 15 days, PMO will begin the process for destruction of the item. 2. Importation of Firearms a. Personnel may import rifles and shotguns into Japan provided they adhere to the requirements in this Order, Appendix A and the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide Online (PPCIG-OL home/general.do). Individuals must use the U.S. Postal System to import privately owned rifles/shotguns and consign them to gaining commanders. b. Privately owned Firearms will not be shipped in either unaccompanied baggage or household goods shipment to or from Japan. c. Firearms shipped in household goods will be confiscated by the PMO Customs Section or brought to PMO where it will remain in the PMO s custody until the owner, with approval and assistance from the Transportation Officer, ships, through military transport, the firearm back to the U.S. or other duty station outside of Japan or until the firearm is destroyed. 3. Exportation of Firearms. Individuals must complete proper Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) Form 2 Part I and ATF Form 6 Part I (ATF and receive approval prior to exporting weapons to the United States. Once documentation and approval has been received from the ATF, weapons may be shipped back to the United States. All shipping documents for weapons must be provided to the Station Post Office, PMO Customs 2-1 Enclosure (1)

14 Section, the Station Game Warden, and if a registered with the Japanese, to the GOJ. 4. Disposition. Owners will immediately de-register all registered weapons with the Pass and Registration Section and Japanese officials whenever registered restricted items are sold, traded, lost, stolen, scrapped or shipped out of Japan. Temporarily or permanently transferring, delivering, mailing or transporting handguns to non-sofa individuals for any purpose is prohibited. 2-2 Enclosure (1)

15 Chapter 3 Purchase, Registration and Deregistration Procedures 1. Purchase. Procurement of authorized rifles, shotguns, and recreational bows/arrows must be from SOFA members or from dealers licensed by the GOJ, with prior approval obtained from the purchaser s commanding officer. Authority to purchase a weapon should only be granted to those persons who the commanding officer feels to be mature, stable, and whose good judgment is personally known. 2. Registration a. All Restricted Items (1) All restricted items identified in Chapter 1 must be registered with the Pass and Registration Section, building 608, for registration within 7 days of arrival, importation, or acquisition regardless of where the item will be stored. (2) The owner will bring the demographics (weapon type, name, model, and serial number) of the firearm(s) or dangerous instrument(s) to the Pass and Registration Section. (3) The weapons registration form (located in the Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center data base) will be completed and retained by the Pass and Registration Section, a copy will be provided to the individual and the Station Armory when applicable. b. If the weapon is to be stored in the Station Armory, requests will be submitted to the Pass and Registration Section Supervisor using the Request for Storage of Restricted Item in Armory, see Appendix E. (Note: This form will also be used for temporary storage requests while the owner is registering firearms with the GOJ.) c. If weapons are to be stored on or off-station in family quarters, the owner will provide the Pass and Registration Section with a completed copy of a Request for Storage of Firearms in On/Off-Base Quarters, see Appendix E. This letter must be completed for each additional weapon. Additionally, individuals wishing to store firearms in on/off base quarters must follow Japanese registration requirements for possessing firearms. 3-1 Enclosure (1)

16 3. Registration of Firearms a. All firearms must be registered with the Pass and Registration Section. At the time of registration, per reference (b), a NCIC background check will be conducted on the person and the weapon to ensure individuals are authorized to possess a firearm. See Appendix H, Qualifications to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. Further registration requirements for SOFA status personnel will depend on the storage location and the owner s intentions behind possessing a firearm. There are three courses of action related to possession of firearms for SOFA members. b. Off-Station Quarters/Purchase and Intentions to Use (1) All individuals wishing to store firearms in their off-station quarters and/or those who wish to purchase firearms in Japan for use in Japan (regardless of on-station/off-station quarters) are required to follow the extent of Japanese law. Interested individuals should contact the Iwakuni Police Department Headquarters for detailed procedures. The following steps are required by Japanese Law, documents will be submitted as directed by Iwakuni Police Department. (a) Submit two application forms for the Firearms Course. Provide two portrait photographs and 6,800 Yen. (b) Submit two application forms for Recognition of Qualification for Shooting Training. Provide a copy of ID card, personal history, medical certificate, certificate of completion for Firearms Course, two portrait photographs, and 7,900 Yen. (c) Submit two application forms for permission if receiving hunting ammunition. This will give permission for purchasing 300 live cartridges for shotgun. (d) Take a firing lesson at a shooting range designated by the Public Safety Commission. Receive a certificate of completion upon passing a shooting test. (e) To apply for the license to possess a hunting gun, written consent of transfer by the gun dealer or owner is required. 3-2 Enclosure (1)

17 (f) Submit two application forms for license to possess firearms. Provide a copy of identification, personal history, a list of live-in family members, certificates of completion for Firearms Course and Firing Lesson, two portrait photographs, and 9,000 Yen. (g) A gun locker must be purchased at the time or prior to the date the license is issued. Upon presenting your license to the gun dealer or owner of the gun, you can pick up your gun. An alternative to this method of storage is utilizing the Station Armory. (h) The firearm will be brought to the local Japanese police station within 14 days of receiving it for confirmation the firearm meets specifications. A safe keeping report will be submitted to Japanese police at this time. c. On-Station Quarters or Armory Storage/No Intended Use (1) For personnel owning a restricted firearm on-station in the Armory or personal quarters and do not wish to utilize their firearm, the weapon need only to be registered with the Pass and Registration Section. (2) If the owner ever takes the firearm off station, they are subject to the entirety of Japanese law. Storing the firearm on base and being a SOFA-status member are not legitimate defense for having a firearm off station that is not registered with the Japanese Government. d. Purchase of Japanese Firearms/No Intended Use. SOFA Status personnel are legally able to purchase Japanese firearms. Normal Japanese procedure requires individuals to follow the above steps detailed in paragraph 3b above prior to purchasing a weapon. SOFA status personnel are not required to register a Japanese firearm if the firearm is purchased from a dealer and shipped directly to MCAS Iwakuni where it will not leave the Air Station or will be shipped to a destination outside of Japan. Due to stringent firearms tracking laws in Japan and the United States, it is recommended that all firearms purchased in Japan are registered. 4. Deregistration. All restricted items will be deregistered with the Pass and Registration Section (and with Japanese authorities if applicable) for shipment to the U.S. or permanent 3-3 Enclosure (1)

18 change of station within Japan or another country, or for sale, destruction, etc., by immediately reporting to the Pass and Registration Section for weapons deregistration. Upon rotation, the possession of such weapons will be made a matter of record in the owner's original permanent change of station (PCS) orders and the appropriate customs forms will be completed and appended to the orders. Distribution Management Office (DMO) will not ship firearms; authorized firearms can only be shipped to CONUS via the U.S. Military Postal Service. 3-4 Enclosure (1)

19 Chapter 4 Storage 1. Storage of Restricted Items. Restricted weapons may be stored in three locations: The Station Armory, on-base quarters and off base quarters. Owners of restricted items need to be mindful of that no restricted items may be stored in BEQs and BOQs and certain restricted items on the installation may be prohibited off of the installation. 2. Station Armory. Restricted items including personal firearms may be stored in the Station Armory but may only be removed from the Station Armory for legitimate sporting purposes, to transfer ownership or for the purpose of shipment to the U.S. and/or new permanent duty station. Restricted items may be checked out from the Station Armory with written approval of the individual's commanding officer or designee for the purpose of hunting, fishing, authorized camping, or target practice on approved ranges. 3. Family Quarters. Restricted items may be stored in safe keeping in on or off-station family quarters. Certain restricted items may be prohibited off-station. Firearm owners are subject to either U.S. storage requirements or Japanese storage requirement depending on the manner in which the firearm was registered. a. On-Base Quarters with No Intended Use. Firearms stored on base in family quarters that are not registered with the Japanese and are not intended for use, may be stored in a metal container, capable of being locked. A limit of five firearms (rifles and shotguns) will be allowed in any family quarters. All other firearms will be stored in the Station Armory. Exceptions to this limit will be considered on a case by case basis via a letter to the Commanding Officer, MCAS Iwakuni. b. All Off-Base Quarters and On-Base Quarters with Intended Use. Firearms stored in all off-station quarters and those onstation quarters in which the weapon was registered with the Japanese are required to abide by the following Japanese firearm storage requirements. (1) The gun locker must be made of metal with a minimum thickness of 1 millimeter. 4-1 Enclosure (1)

20 (2) When locked, the door must be bolted both to the top and the bottom parts of the locker itself. (3) The locker must be built so even if hinges are cut off or removed, its door will not come off. (4) A fixing device must be installed inside the locker to secure the firearm to the locker. (5) The lock on the door needs to be a heavy duty hook type lock and be equipped with a don t-forget-to-lock device. (6) Lock to the door needs to have a rate of more than 120 keys to get it unlocked. (7) The key to the lock needs to be kept in the owner s control at all times so no others, including family, could gain access to the firearm. (8) Ammunition including cartridges, blank cartridges or bullets must be stored in a locked ammunition locker away from the firearm in separate rooms of the house. c. Gun lockers for firearms registered with the Japanese are required to be inspected by Japanese Police upon installation and on an annual basis. Japanese Police will coordinate these inspections directly with the owner for those residing offstation or with the PMO Law Enforcement Coordination Section for firearm owners residing on-station. The Game Warden and PMO Physical Security will accompany the Japanese Police on all onstation inspections. The Game Warden and PMO will conduct annual, separate inspections for those gun lockers not required to meet Japanese specifications. 4-2 Enclosure (1)

21 Chapter 5 Possession and Use of Weapons 1. Possession and Employment of Government Weapons a. Per reference (a), arming of U.S. Forces personnel for performing official duties will be in accordance with applicable service directives except that authorization to carry, retain, or possess government-owned firearms outside U.S. Forces facilities in Japan may only be granted to U.S. Forces personnel performing official duties. Japanese national employees may carry arms within MCAS Iwakuni when approved by the Commanding Officer, MCAS Iwakuni provided such arms are carried openly. Under no circumstances will Japanese nationals employed in the security of MCAS Iwakuni be permitted to carry firearms off of the Air Station. b. Concealed Weapons. Carrying, retaining, and possessing concealed government firearms both on and off-station are prohibited except: (1) By accredited agents and special agents of U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative and U.S. Naval Criminal Intelligence Services when engaged in law enforcement activities as distinguished from intelligence or purely investigative activities. (2) By accredited Marine Corps criminal investigators when engaged in law enforcement activities. (3) By approval of the Provost Marshal. 2. Possession and Employment of Personal Weapons On-Station. Per reference (a) the following guidance is to be adhered to in regards to possession and use of privately owned firearms. a. Privately owned firearms and personal ammunition is prohibited in all federal facilities (i.e., workplaces, apart from unit or installation armories), to include government leased spaces and government vehicles. b. Privately owned firearms will not be presented before the public within 1,000 feet of any school. 5-1 Enclosure (1)

22 c. Hunting or other employment of personally owned firearms aboard MCAS Iwakuni is not authorized. Requests for exceptions to this policy must be submitted to the Commanding Officer, MCAS Iwakuni via the Office of the SJA. d. Discharges occurring on-station will be reported to PMO. PMO, and when necessary, the Game Warden will investigate the circumstances surrounding the discharge. 3. Possession and Employment of Personal Weapons Off-Station. Individuals maintaining firearms registered with the Japanese authorities and in possession of a permit for the purposes of hunting or target shooting are able to do so off of MCAS Iwakuni. Individuals must be in compliance with Japanese law at all times during such occasions. a. Transport (1) When transporting the weapon it must be stored in a case with a trigger lock in place and ammunition must be stored separately. (2) Weapons will not be left unattended when traveling to and from destinations and must be maintained by the registered owner. (3) No weapons will be stored in vehicles. They may not be brandished where the public may feel threatened or offended, nor will the owner make convenience stops unless the weapons are secured and directly monitored. b. Ammunition. Japanese law is as strict with ammunition as it is with possessing weapons. Possessing ammunition offstation requires the issuing of permits by local GOJ authorities. Without permits, ammunition must be stored in authorized on-station storage facilities as designated by the individual s commanding officer. Sale or transfer of ammunition to Japanese or third country nationals is strictly prohibited. (1) Ammunition must never be left inside of a vehicle, away from the gun owner s control. (2) Firearms and ammunition must not be carried in the same container while in transport. 5-2 Enclosure (1)

23 c. Discharges. In areas outside MCAS Iwakuni, discharges will be in accordance with reference (c). Negligent discharges will be reported to the nearest Japanese police station. 4. Loss/Theft Reporting. The loss or theft of firearms, ammunition, or munitions by SOFA members on or off the installation will be reported to local Japanese police and HQ USFJ via PMO, MCAS Iwakuni. 5. Minors. Under Japanese law and this Order, persons under 20 years of age are prohibited from using, possessing, or in any way acquiring firearms or ammunition. This rule should not be construed to prohibit military personnel from carrying military weapons while in performance of official duties. 5-3 Enclosure (1)

24 APPENDIX A TYPES OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS THAT MAY BE LAWFULLY IMPORTED AND REGISTERED IN JAPAN BY U.S. FORCES PERSONNEL 1. Hunting, Sporting Rifles and Shotguns a. Defined as a gun customarily used for hunting or shooting, including military-type rifles that have been permanently converted. b. Hunting and sporting rifles must meet the following conditions: (1) The weapon must not be capable of automatic successive firing, such as machine guns. (2) Rifles and their magazines may not have a load capacity greater than five rounds. (3) The caliber of the bore cannot be less than 0.23 inches or exceed 0.41 inches (10.5 millimeters (mm)). (4) The length of the gun must exceed 37 inches (93.9). (5) The length of the barrel must exceed inches (48.8 cm). (6) The weapon cannot be equipped with a silencing device or silencing equipment that produces a silencing effect. (7) The weapon cannot have such serious defects in the firing mechanism or barrel that would created apprehension that a hazard exists. c. Shotguns (1) The barrel length must be at least 19.5 inches, and the overall length of the gun must exceed 37 inches. Shotgun bores cannot be larger than 12 gauge i.e. 8 and 10 gauge shotguns are prohibited. Also prohibited are.410 caliber shotguns that the Japanese government considers technically capable of firing a rifle round. Shotguns may not have a load capacity of greater than three rounds. A-1 Enclosure (1)

25 (2) Other restrictions set forth in the subparagraph 1b above, are also applicable to shotguns. 2. Firearms Designed Primarily for Target, Skeet or Trap Shooting a. Guns must be of type listed in subparagraphs 1.a. through 1c. b. Restrictions applicable to the guns listed above in subparagraphs 1a through 1c apply. A-2 Enclosure (1)

26 APPENDIX B SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND OR RESTRICTED WEAPONS LETTER (15-DAY LETTER) From: Provost Marshal To: Commanding Officer, Subj: SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND OR RESTRICTED WEAPONS; CASE OF Ref: (a) MCASO F Encl: (1) Evidence/Property Custody Receipt PMO Date 1. Per the reference, the items described on the enclosure were seized from the subject by military customs inspectors on (Date). 2. The seized items will be temporarily stored in the MCAS Iwakuni Station Armory pending disposition instructions. Due to the volume of property seized, the items listed on the enclosure will be automatically disposed of, per the reference, after 15 working days unless appropriate disposition instructions are received. 3. Request disposition instructions set forth on the reverse side are completed and returned to the Provost Marshal so disposition can be made. Provost Marshal B-1 Enclosure (1)

27 Unit Letter Head 5500 Date From: Commanding Officer, To: Provost Marshal (Attn: SNCOIC Customs) Subj: INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY; CASE OF Check one only 1. The item(s) described fall(s) within the category of deadly/dangerous weapons requiring registration and storage per MCASO F and references. The item(s) may be released to the legal owner subsequent to registration with the Provost Marshal's Pass and Registration Section. The item(s) will subsequently be stored only in the Station Armory. 2. The item(s) described fall within the category of utility instruments (Leatherman types tools, Gerber multiplier tools, engineer knives) and/or similar items requiring registration and storage per MCASO F and the references. The item(s) may be released to the legal owner subsequent to registration with the Provost Marshal's Pass and Registration Section. The item(s) will subsequently be stored only in the workspace. 3. The individual s quarters have the proper firearms/ammo storage containers as described in MCASO F. The individual is authorized to store firearms/ammo in their on/offstation quarters pursuant to a safety inspection conducted by the PMO Physical Security Section and completion of required registration with PMO (and Japanese authorities if living on/off-station and storing shotguns only). 4. You are directed to dispose of the seized items. 5. You are directed to retain the item(s) due to an existing legal requirement. Signature B-2 Enclosure (1)

28 APPENDIX C BILL OF SALE (This form to be used when total purchase price has been fully paid.) At hours this day of, 20, I, age years, hereinafter called the Vendor, in consideration of the sum of dollars/yen ($ ) to me in hand fully paid by, age years, hereinafter called the Vendee, the receipt of which sum is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, assign, set over, and deliver this hour and date, all of my right title and interest in and to the property hereinafter described to the said Vendee, the Vendee's heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to have and to hold forever. The said personal property is described as follows: (Describe firearm/other dangerous instrument to be sold, including length of barrel, caliber, manufacturer, model, serial number, any special characteristics.) The Vendor does hereby covenant with the Vendee that the Vendee is the lawful owner of the said property described above, that it is free from all liens or encumbrances of any kind whatsoever and that the Vendor will warrant and defend the same against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. It is the intention of the parties that this agreement, although entered into and performed outside the Continental United States, is to be governed, construed, interpreted, and enforced according to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, provided, however, that in the event of a conflict between the code and the explicit terms of this contract, the express provisions of this contract shall control. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written. VENDOR VENDEE ADDRESS: ADDRESS: C-1 Enclosure (1)

29 MCAS IWAKUNI FPO AP MCAS IWAKUNI FPO AP The above instrument was subscribed by the parties who first read and stated that they understood all terms and that it was their free and voluntary act and deed, all in MY presence, this day of, 20, at. WITNESS ADDRESS: C-2 Enclosure (1)

30 APPENDIX D AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF BILL OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: (Date) This document is being executed to certify that I,, did on or about, tender the sum of $ to as payment in full for the firearm/dangerous instrument described below: (Name of manufacturer, model, caliber, serial number, length of barrel, etc.) Witness my hand and seal: (Your signature) D-1 Enclosure (1)

31 APPENDIX E REQUEST FOR STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ON/OFF-BASE QUARTERS PMO From: Individual Making Request To: Provost Marshal s Office, Pass and Registration Section Via: (1) Station Game Warden (2) Provost Marshal s Office, Physical Security (3) Individual s CO/OIC Subj: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ON/OFF-BASE QUARTERS (QUARTERS NUMBER) ICO Ref: (a) MCASO F 1. The following is a list of weapons I am requesting to store in on/off base quarters: WEAPON TYPE: MAKE: MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER SHOTGUN SKB SNC 12345XYZ 2. The following personnel have certified or authorized me to store the following firearm(s) in on/off-base quarters: a. I certify that (insert name) has attended an MCAS Iwakuni hunter s safety course and has been meet the requirements with GOJ for storage of firearms and ammunition (Off-base only). Station Game Warden b. I certify that (insert name) on base quarters have been inspected per the reference and storage requirements for firearms and ammunition are being complied with. Physical Security E-1 Enclosure (1)

32 c. I acknowledge (insert name) will store firearms in SNM s quarters. OIC (Division) d. I acknowledge (insert name) will store firearms in his/her quarters as listed above. Unit Commanding Officer 3. The point of contact regarding this matter is (requester s name and contact number). Requester s Signature E-2 Enclosure (1)

33 APPENDIX F REQUEST FOR STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ARMORY PMO From: Individual Making Request To: Supervisor, Pass and Registration Section Via: Individual s CO/OIC Subj: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN ARMORY Ref: (a) MCASO F 1. I request my weapon(s) listed below be stored in the Armory: WEAPON TYPE: MAKE: MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER SHOTGUN SKB SNC 12345XYZ 2. I understand that I cannot withdraw my weapon unless I am in compliance with MCASO F. I understand that my weapon must be registered with Pass and Registration and stored appropriately. I also submit that my weapon(s) listed above will only be kept in the Armory building number. (NOTE: Utilize same format for TEMPORAY STORAGE IN ARMORY, while waiting on ATF forms or scheduling for GOJ approval of storage. Explain temporary storage in armory lieu of approval.) U. R. NAME F-1 Enclosure (1)

34 APPENDIX G WEAPONS REGISTRATION REQUEST G-1 Enclosure (1)

35 G-2 Enclosure (1)

36 APPENDIX H QUALIFICATION TO POSSESS FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION H-1 Enclosure (1)