(1) A licence shall not be granted to a person with respect to a prohibited weapon.
(2) A licence shall not be granted to a person—
(a) who is restricted person under this Act;
(b) of intemperate habits or a known violent nature;
(c) under the age of 18 years;
(d) who for any reason is considered unfit to be entrusted with a firearm or ammunition.
(3) A court before which a person is convicted of an offence under this Act or any law in force in Saint Lucia prior to the coming into operation of this Act dealing with the importation, exportation, possession or use in Saint Lucia of any firearm or ammunition may declare that person a restricted person for the purposes of this Act.