Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapon, Dr. Adam Bonaa has advised licensed firearm owners to avoid publicly disclosing that they possess weapons.
During a discussion regarding the shooting incident involving Sarah Adwoa Safo, Bonaa addressed comments made by a panelist who had indicated that he owned a firearm.
“You are not supposed to say it publicly. It is not safe for you to say it,” Bonaa said in an interview on TV3.
According to him, publicly declaring firearm ownership could expose individuals to additional risks.
“The element of surprise is a reason why these firearms exist. If you tell the whole world that you have a firearm, criminals will prepare differently when they come after you,” he stated.
Bonaa warned that individuals with criminal intentions may respond by arriving with greater force.
“If they were coming at you with one weapon, they will come with 12. They won’t wait,” he said.
While acknowledging that owning a licensed firearm is lawful, he stressed that firearm owners should exercise caution.
“Those who have weapons legally, please be mindful. Don’t even show it,” Bonaa advised.
