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Firearms, weapons, and knives policy

Most weapons can't be listed on eBay because of strict laws banning the sale of these items. To safeguard the community, we may also ban other related items that are legal to sell outside of eBay.

Policy overview

Listings of permitted weapons must comply with the Arms Act 1960, Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 and Explosives Act 1957. It is an offence for any person to sell or offer for sale any of the weapons listed in the Second Schedule of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958.  In addition, listings must follow our guidelines as well as meet the following requirements:

  • The seller is located in Malaysia;
  • The buyer is located in Malaysia;
  • The item is also in Malaysia;
  • Both the seller and buyer are licensed to purchase and possess the permitted item (if necessary under local laws); and
  • The seller offers only domestic shipping for the item, since international shipping would make the item available in countries where it might be prohibited.

Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.

What are the guidelines?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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