Firearms license

A firearms license (also known as a gun license; or licence in British English) is a license or permit issued by a government authority (typically by the police) of a nation, that allows the licensee to buy, own, possess, or carry a firearm, often subject to a number of conditions or restrictions, especially with regard to storage requirements or the completion of a firearms safety course, as well as background checks, etc. Firearms licenses are not required in all jurisdictions. Additionally, some countries or states may require by law a "permit-to-purchase" in order to buy handguns or firearms.[1]

A Norwegian firearms license for a .44 Magnum revolver, with name and address of the owner, as well as firearm type, brand, caliber and serial number.
A German firearms license.

The permit or license scope varies according to what firearm(s) or activity(s) it allows the holder to legally do with the firearm. Some jurisdictions may require a firearm license to own a firearm, to engage in hunting, target shooting or collecting, or to carry a concealed firearm, or operate a business (such as being a gun dealer or a gunsmith). Some jurisdictions may require separate licenses for rifles, shotguns or handguns.

The requirement to have a firearm license, is usually in addition to a requirement for firearm registration. For example, in Australia, firearms must be registered by serial number to the owner, who holds a firearm licence.

Countries with firearms licensing
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France (only northern France)
  • Germany
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Pakistan
  • Paraguay
  • Perú
  • Philippines
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America (for some states and/or municipalities)
  • Uruguay
  • Zimbabwe
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See also

References
  1. "What works to reduce gun deaths". The Economist. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
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