Division for Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
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Division for Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (DAAE)

DAAE is responsible for planning, running, coordinating and overseeing of the work, in order to achieve its goals related to the control in the use of weapons, explosives and, to improve the results regarding the safety of Kosovo citizens, by reduction of risk of explosive materials.
  • The DAAE manages the overall work of the division and assists the director in setting objectives and developing a work plan to meet those objectives;
  • Manages division staff and, in collaboration with the director, organizes work through assignments to subordinates, provides guidance and monitors staff work to deliver quality products and services;
  • Assists the director in evaluating internal processes and procedures and recommends changes / improvements in order to increase the efficiency and quality of work;
  • Manages the provision of products and services in the field of law enforcement and the law on civilian use of explosives, coordinates, oversees and regularly reports on any permits issued by the division, the progress of the professional exam for weapon examination, export, transportation, import weapons, ammunition, explosives and fireworks;
  • Develops and proposes policies related to the field of weapons and explosives, monitors and supervises their implementation through initial, regular and routine inspections, investigates accident and incidents involving weapons and explosives;
  • Examines and provides comments on draft laws and bylaws and liaises with the Legal Department on developing of regulations on the scope of activity of the division, ensuring that the division operates effectively as an Explosives Notified Body (ENB) for Kosovo, in accordance with EU legislation;
  • Coordinates the work and collaborates with other managers in the institution, including but not limited to the preparation of work plans and proposals for the division budget, the delegation of assignments to the respective employees in accordance with their job descriptions and department needs, ensuring appropriate cooperation between MIA, KP, KFOR and other relevant institutions:
  • Regularly evaluates staff under his / her supervision and supports their development through training to perform their duties in accordance with required standards.

Destan Mustafa,
Head of Division for Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
Tel. office: 03820019588
E-mail: destan.mustafa@rks-gov.net
Address: "Luan Haradinaj" str. p.n. Prishtinë

Division documents: Laws and Administrative Instructions covering the field of weapons, ammunition and explosives: 

  • Law No. 05/L-022 on weapons.
Applicable Administrative Instructions:
  1. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 03/2016 ON THE PERMIT TO MOVE WITH WEAPON;
  2. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 08/2016 FOR MINIMUM TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE OF WEAPONS, PARTS OF WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION;
  3. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 09/2016 FOR THE CATALOGUE OF WEAPONS;
  4. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 09/2017 ON COLLECTION WEAPONS;
  5. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 10/2016 ON THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL WEAPON HANDLING TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL EXAM AND VALIDATION OF INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION;
  6. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 04/2017 ON THE USE OF C8 CATEGORY WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION FOR ANIMAL TEMPORARY PARALYSIS;
  7. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 05/2016 ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVIEWING COMMISSION AND THE APPEALS COMMISSION;
  8. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 10/2010 – MIA REGARDING MINIMUM TECHNICAL AND SECURITY CONDITIONS TO BE MET IN THE PREMISES OF CIVIL SHOOTING RANGES;
  9. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 12/2010 – MIA REGARDING MINIMUM TECHNICAL AND SECURITY CONDITIONS OF FACILITIES USED FOR PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL TRAINING IN HANDLING WEAPONS.;
  10. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 14/2010 – MIA ON COLD WEAPONS;
  11. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 24/2010 – MIA ON INHERITANCE PROCEDURES FOR WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION IN CASE OF DEATH OF THE OWNER OF A WEAPON.;
  12. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 25/2010 – MIA ON TRACING OF FIREARMS, ITS PARTS AND AMMUNITION.;
  13. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 26/2010 – MIA ON MARKING OF FIREARMS, ITS PARTS AND AMMUNITION.;
  14. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION NO. 27/2010 – MIA REGARDING THE MANNER OF TRANSFER OF WEAPONS, ITS PARTS AND AMMUNITION ACROSS THE STATE BORDER.;
  15. REGULATION NO. 04/2012 ON POSSESSION OF WEAPONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO;


  • LAW NO. 05/L-134 ON LEGALISATION AND SURRENDER OF WEAPONS, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES.
Applicable Administrative Instructions:
  1. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 09/2018 ON LEGALIZATION OF WEAPONS;

  • LAW NO.03/L –246 ON WEAPONS, AMMUNITION AND RELEVANT SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR AUTHORIZED STATE SECURITY INSTITUTIONS;
  • LAW No. 05/L -017 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE LAW No.03/L-246 ON WEAPONS, AMMUNITION AND RELEVANT SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR AUTHORIZED STATE SECURITY INSTITUTIONS.

Applicable Administrative Instructions:
  1. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 04/2016 ON THE AUTHORIZED LIST FOR EQUIPMENT OF SPECIAL PURPOSES FOR STATE SECURITY INSTITUTIONS;
  2. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MPB) NR. 04/2016 ON TEMPORARY EXPORT PERMIT.


  • LAW NO. 04/L-022 ON CIVIL USE OF EXPLOSIVES.
Applicable Administrative Instructions:
  1. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No. 04/2013 – MIA ON CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS;
  2. INSTRUCTION No. 06/2013 – MIA ON COOPERATION WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS;
  3. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No. 08/2013 – MIA ON EDUCATION AND CRITERIA FOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING;
  4. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No. 14/2013 ON RETAIL SELLING POINTS OF PYROTECHNIC AND FIREWORK SUPPLIES;
  5. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No. 07/2013 – MIA ON UN HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION AND COMPATIBILITY GROUPS;
  6. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No.15/2014 ON PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION FOR INSPECTORS, THEIR APPOINTMENT AND THE INSPECTOR MANUAL;
  7. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No. 13/2014 ON STORAGE OF AMMONITE AND OTHER FERTILIZERS;
  8. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No.14/2014 FOR THE SPECIAL SECURITY MEASURES IN TRANSPORT OF PERMITTED EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS;
  9. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No. 12/2014 ON ADDITIONAL SAFETY CRITERIA FOR EXPLOSIVES;
  10. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) No. 14/2015 INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS WITH EXPLOSIVES AND PYROTECHNICAL PRODUCTS;
  11. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION (MIA) NO. 12/2015 ON PROCEDURES AND FORMS FOR PLACING EXPLOSIVES AND PYROTECHNICAL MATERIALS IN THE MARKET, REQUIREMENTS FOR CE MARKING AND MARKING OF PACKAGES.

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