National Firearms Legislation Survey
The right to keep and bear arms:
[_] The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in law, and is upheld by the courts (describe here if necessary)
[x] The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in law, but is either not upheld by the courts, or is maliciously interpreted (describe here if necessary)
[_] The right to keep and bear arms is not enshrined in law
Licensing regime of firearms:
[_] All firearms require a license to possess
[x] Some firearms require a license to possess (describe here)
Only Assault Rifles, Hunting Rifles, Pistols, Shotguns, certain marksman rifles, and submachine guns are allowed to be possessed by civilians and all require a license to posess.
[_] No firearms require a license to possess
[_] Individuals may not possess firearms, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Individuals may not possess firearms
Issuance of licenses:
[x] All firearms licenses shall be issued upon request
[_] Most firearms licenses shall be issued upon request, while some may be issued (describe here)
[_] All firearms licenses may be issued upon request
[_] No firearms licenses shall be issued upon request, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms licenses are not issued, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms licenses are not issued
[_] Firearms licenses are not required
If licenses are required:
[_] All firearms licenses are valid for life, unless revoked by the relevant authority
[x] Some firearms licenses are valid for life, while others have a validity period, after which they must be renewed (describe)
Class 4 license, a license to possess automatic rifles, must be renewed after a term of 4 years.
[_] All firearms licenses are subject to a validity period, and must be renewed
Requirements for firearms licenses:
[x] Applicants are required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability regarding the operation of the firearm, via a practical test or written exam, for example (describe here)
The process for an applicant to get the firearms license starts as the applicant must give his psychiatric papers, and doctor letters, and must have taken a bimonthly checkup before applying for his license. If any of those prerequisites are not met the license application will be halted until all requirements are met. During his evaluation for the applicant's license they must undergo a gun safety course, practical test, and pass the written examination [...] Any applicant for a license to possess firearms must be mentally sound, clean criminal record, and have no malintent. If any of these apply then the applicant will be denied his license, and if any of the aforementioned prerequisites are to occur after the license was given then then that license is to be revoked and all firearms apprehended.
[_] Applicants are required to demonstrate good cause for some or all kinds of firearms licenses, such as hunting, sports shooting, collection, employment, protection and so on (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to belong to a certain group, be it socio-economical, institutional, employment, regional, ethnic, racial or organizational in order to be eligible for a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to be of a certain age in order to acquire a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to be recommended or sponsored by certain individuals or organizations in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants must show 'good moral character' in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants must show proof of proper storage (if there are storage requirements] in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Other (describe here)
Storage requirements for firearms and ammunition:
[x] There are no storage requirements for firearms or ammunition.
[_] Only some firearms or/and ammunition have storage requirements (describe here)
[_] Storage requirements apply only in specific circumstances, such as when in a household with those below the age to legally possess a firearm, prohibited persons, or after a certain amount of firearms or ammunition possessed has been exceeded (describe here)
[_] There are storage requirements for all firearms and ammunition, but they differ (describe here)
[_] There are storage requirements for all firearms and ammunition (describe here)
Amount of weapons possessed by an individual:
[x] The law doesn't impose limits on the amount of firearms legally possessed
[_] The law imposes limits on the amount of firearms legally possessed (describe here)
Registration regime of firearms:
[x] All firearms must be registered, either to a local, national or federal authority (describe here)
All firearm owners must have all firearms registered in their district police records which are shared at the federal level.
[_] Some firearms must be registered, either to a local, national or federal authority (describe here)
[_] No firearms must be registered, except for certain specific groups (describe here)
[_] No firearms must be registered
Prohibited persons:
[_] No person is unconditionally forbidden from possessing firearms
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms in very specific circumstances, such as being convicted of very specific crimes (describe here)
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms either temporarily or for life after being convicted of a serious criminal offence (describe here)
[x] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms either temporarily or for life after being conficted of most or all criminal offences (describe here)
All criminal offenses can give a permanent or temporary revoke of license. Civil offenses such as tax fraud, tax evasion, loitering, etc will give a temporary revoke of license, most likely until punishment is ceased, but any violent crime such as assault, battery, gun-related crimes, robbery, etc will result in permanent cessation of your license.
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms for civil offences
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms due to political beliefs, religious beliefs, race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, class or the like (describe here)
[x] Non-citizens are prohibited from from possessing firearms
Classification of antique firearms:
[x] Firearms designed before a certain date 1914 are classified as antique firearms
[_] Only muzzle-loading black powder firearms are classified as antique firearms
[_] Only black powder firearms that are not handguns [such as muzzle-loading pistols and black powder metallic cartridge revolvers] are considered to be antique firearms
[_] Firearms chambered in an obsolete cartridge are considered as antique firearms (describe here)
[_] Firearms of certain action types, such as automatic or semiautomatic firearms are not considered to be antique firearms (describe here)
[_] The law doesn't recognize Antique Firearms, or doesn't make a distiction between modern firearms and antique firearms
Regulation of antique firearms:
[_] Antique firearms are not regulated
[_] Antique firearms require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Antique firearms require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[_] The possession of antique firearms requires a license only if one intends to shoot said firearm and wishes to acquire ammunition or/and propellant for said firearm
[x] The possession of antique firearms requires a license
[_] The possession of antique firearms is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of handguns:
[x] Handguns are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be gripped and shot with one hand
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms designed to be shot without shouldering a stock or equivalent against the shoulder
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or less than (describe here)
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or less than (describe here)
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that are chambered in a 'handgun cartridge' (describe here if necessary)
[_] The law doesn't differentiate handguns from other firearms
Regulation of handguns:
[_] Handguns are not regulated
[_] Handguns require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Handguns require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of handguns requires a license (class 1)
[_] The possession of handguns is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of handguns is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of rifles:
[x] Rifles are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be held by two hands
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms designed to have their stock shouldered
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that are chambered in a 'rifle cartridge' (describe here if necessary)
[_] The law doesn't differentiate rifles from other firearms
Regulation of rifles:
[_] Rifles are not regulated
[_] Rifles require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Rifles require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of rifles requires a license (class 2: Marksman and Hunting rifles) (class 3: Automatic Rifles)
[_] The possession of rifles is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of rifles is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of shotguns:
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be held by two hands
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms designed to have their stock shouldered
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or more than (describe here)
[x] Shotguns are classified as firearms that are chambered to fire shotshells(describe here if necessary)
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that do not have a rifled barrel
[_] The law doesn't differentiate shotguns from other firearms
Regulation of shotguns:
[_] Shotguns are not regulated
[_] Shotguns require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Shotguns require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of shotguns requires a license (class 4)
[_] The possession of shotguns is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of shotguns is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Ammunition restrictions:
[x] Certain types of ammunition, such as ammunition with expanding, armor piercing, explosive, incendiary or tracer projectiles are restricted or prohibited (describe here)
All non-standarard
[_] Certain cartridges are prohibited (describe here)
[_] Individuals may possess only a limited amount of ammunition and ammunition components, such as gunpowder, bullets, primers and casings (describe here)
[_] Certain types of ammunition may not be used in certain places or in certain activities (describe here)
Carrying firearms:
[_] The carry of firearms is not regulated
[_x] The carry of firearms regulated, but a valid firearms license/permit automatically grants the holder permission to carry the firearm (describe here)
A valid firearms license allows you the carrying of firearms.
[_] The carry of firearms is regulated, and requires a separate license/permit (describe here)
[_] The carry of firearms is prohibited, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The carry of firearms is unconditionally prohibited from individuals
Regarding open carry:
[x] Firearms may be carried openly
[_] Some firearms may be carried openly (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried openly, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried openly
Regarding concealed carry:
[x] Firearms may be carried concealed (unless out in public)
[_] Some firearms may be carried concealed (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried concealed, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried concealed
Regarding 'assault weapons':
[_] The law doesn't define assault weapons
[x] The law defines assault weapons (describe here)
An assault weapon is classified as an automatic rifle.
[_] The law defines assault weapons, and either prohibits or otherwise restricts their possession (describe here)
Regarding mazine capacity:
[x] There are no magazine capacity restrictions
[_] There are magazine capacity restrictions for some or all firearms (describe here)
Regarding suppressors/silencers/moderators:
[x] Sound suppressors are not regulated
[_] Sound suppressors are regulated (describe here)
Regarding automatic firearms:
[_] The law doesn't differentiate automatic firearms from other firearms
[x] The law differentiates automatic firearms from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Automatic rifles are set for license class 3.
Regarding anomalous weapons:
[_] The law doesn't differentiate short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, pocket pistols, firearms disguised as other objects and the like from other firearms
[x] the law differentiates the above from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Class 1: Handguns and antique guns
Class 2: Marksman and hunting rifles (non automatic rifles)
Class 3: Automatic rifles
Class 4: Shotguns
Regarding 'destructive devices':
[_] The law doesn't differentiate grenade launchers, rocket launchers, recoilless guns, artillery pieces, automatic cannons, mortars, grenades and missile systems and the like from other firearms
[x] the law differentiates the above from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Any military-grade firearms are prohibited from civilian use. They include: explosive, thermobaric, warheads, rocket-propelled grenades, etc
Purchasing and selling firearms:
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold between private individuals, without any government interference
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold between private individuals, without government interference, such as requiring the firearm to be displayed in order to be registered (describe)
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold only between individuals and licensed businesses (describe if necessary)
[x] Firearms may only be granted by the State (describe if necessary)
Thank you for completing this survey. Do you have any comments regarding this survey?
[_] No
[x] Yes, (describe here)
The right to keep and bear arms:
[_] The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in law, and is upheld by the courts (describe here if necessary)
[x] The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in law, but is either not upheld by the courts, or is maliciously interpreted (describe here if necessary)
[_] The right to keep and bear arms is not enshrined in law
Licensing regime of firearms:
[_] All firearms require a license to possess
[x] Some firearms require a license to possess (describe here)
Only Assault Rifles, Hunting Rifles, Pistols, Shotguns, certain marksman rifles, and submachine guns are allowed to be possessed by civilians and all require a license to posess.
[_] No firearms require a license to possess
[_] Individuals may not possess firearms, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Individuals may not possess firearms
Issuance of licenses:
[x] All firearms licenses shall be issued upon request
[_] Most firearms licenses shall be issued upon request, while some may be issued (describe here)
[_] All firearms licenses may be issued upon request
[_] No firearms licenses shall be issued upon request, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms licenses are not issued, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms licenses are not issued
[_] Firearms licenses are not required
If licenses are required:
[_] All firearms licenses are valid for life, unless revoked by the relevant authority
[x] Some firearms licenses are valid for life, while others have a validity period, after which they must be renewed (describe)
Class 4 license, a license to possess automatic rifles, must be renewed after a term of 4 years.
[_] All firearms licenses are subject to a validity period, and must be renewed
Requirements for firearms licenses:
[x] Applicants are required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability regarding the operation of the firearm, via a practical test or written exam, for example (describe here)
The process for an applicant to get the firearms license starts as the applicant must give his psychiatric papers, and doctor letters, and must have taken a bimonthly checkup before applying for his license. If any of those prerequisites are not met the license application will be halted until all requirements are met. During his evaluation for the applicant's license they must undergo a gun safety course, practical test, and pass the written examination [...] Any applicant for a license to possess firearms must be mentally sound, clean criminal record, and have no malintent. If any of these apply then the applicant will be denied his license, and if any of the aforementioned prerequisites are to occur after the license was given then then that license is to be revoked and all firearms apprehended.
[_] Applicants are required to demonstrate good cause for some or all kinds of firearms licenses, such as hunting, sports shooting, collection, employment, protection and so on (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to belong to a certain group, be it socio-economical, institutional, employment, regional, ethnic, racial or organizational in order to be eligible for a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to be of a certain age in order to acquire a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants are required to be recommended or sponsored by certain individuals or organizations in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants must show 'good moral character' in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Applicants must show proof of proper storage (if there are storage requirements] in order to be granted a firearms license (describe here)
[_] Other (describe here)
Storage requirements for firearms and ammunition:
[x] There are no storage requirements for firearms or ammunition.
[_] Only some firearms or/and ammunition have storage requirements (describe here)
[_] Storage requirements apply only in specific circumstances, such as when in a household with those below the age to legally possess a firearm, prohibited persons, or after a certain amount of firearms or ammunition possessed has been exceeded (describe here)
[_] There are storage requirements for all firearms and ammunition, but they differ (describe here)
[_] There are storage requirements for all firearms and ammunition (describe here)
Amount of weapons possessed by an individual:
[x] The law doesn't impose limits on the amount of firearms legally possessed
[_] The law imposes limits on the amount of firearms legally possessed (describe here)
Registration regime of firearms:
[x] All firearms must be registered, either to a local, national or federal authority (describe here)
All firearm owners must have all firearms registered in their district police records which are shared at the federal level.
[_] Some firearms must be registered, either to a local, national or federal authority (describe here)
[_] No firearms must be registered, except for certain specific groups (describe here)
[_] No firearms must be registered
Prohibited persons:
[_] No person is unconditionally forbidden from possessing firearms
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms in very specific circumstances, such as being convicted of very specific crimes (describe here)
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms either temporarily or for life after being convicted of a serious criminal offence (describe here)
[x] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms either temporarily or for life after being conficted of most or all criminal offences (describe here)
All criminal offenses can give a permanent or temporary revoke of license. Civil offenses such as tax fraud, tax evasion, loitering, etc will give a temporary revoke of license, most likely until punishment is ceased, but any violent crime such as assault, battery, gun-related crimes, robbery, etc will result in permanent cessation of your license.
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms for civil offences
[_] A person is prohibited from possessing firearms due to political beliefs, religious beliefs, race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, class or the like (describe here)
[x] Non-citizens are prohibited from from possessing firearms
Classification of antique firearms:
[x] Firearms designed before a certain date 1914 are classified as antique firearms
[_] Only muzzle-loading black powder firearms are classified as antique firearms
[_] Only black powder firearms that are not handguns [such as muzzle-loading pistols and black powder metallic cartridge revolvers] are considered to be antique firearms
[_] Firearms chambered in an obsolete cartridge are considered as antique firearms (describe here)
[_] Firearms of certain action types, such as automatic or semiautomatic firearms are not considered to be antique firearms (describe here)
[_] The law doesn't recognize Antique Firearms, or doesn't make a distiction between modern firearms and antique firearms
Regulation of antique firearms:
[_] Antique firearms are not regulated
[_] Antique firearms require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Antique firearms require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[_] The possession of antique firearms requires a license only if one intends to shoot said firearm and wishes to acquire ammunition or/and propellant for said firearm
[x] The possession of antique firearms requires a license
[_] The possession of antique firearms is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of handguns:
[x] Handguns are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be gripped and shot with one hand
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms designed to be shot without shouldering a stock or equivalent against the shoulder
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or less than (describe here)
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or less than (describe here)
[_] Handguns are classified as firearms that are chambered in a 'handgun cartridge' (describe here if necessary)
[_] The law doesn't differentiate handguns from other firearms
Regulation of handguns:
[_] Handguns are not regulated
[_] Handguns require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Handguns require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of handguns requires a license (class 1)
[_] The possession of handguns is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of handguns is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of rifles:
[x] Rifles are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be held by two hands
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms designed to have their stock shouldered
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Rifles are classified as firearms that are chambered in a 'rifle cartridge' (describe here if necessary)
[_] The law doesn't differentiate rifles from other firearms
Regulation of rifles:
[_] Rifles are not regulated
[_] Rifles require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Rifles require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of rifles requires a license (class 2: Marksman and Hunting rifles) (class 3: Automatic Rifles)
[_] The possession of rifles is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of rifles is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Classification of shotguns:
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms designed and manufactured to be held by two hands
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms designed to have their stock shouldered
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that have an overall length of equal or more than (describe here)
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that have a barrel length of equal or more than (describe here)
[x] Shotguns are classified as firearms that are chambered to fire shotshells(describe here if necessary)
[_] Shotguns are classified as firearms that do not have a rifled barrel
[_] The law doesn't differentiate shotguns from other firearms
Regulation of shotguns:
[_] Shotguns are not regulated
[_] Shotguns require no registration nor licensing, but must meet a minimum age to possess or purchase said firearms (describe here)
[_] Shotguns require no licensing, but must be registered to a government authority (describe here)
[x] The possession of shotguns requires a license (class 4)
[_] The possession of shotguns is prohibited for individuals, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The possession of shotguns is unconditionally prohibited for individuals.
Ammunition restrictions:
[x] Certain types of ammunition, such as ammunition with expanding, armor piercing, explosive, incendiary or tracer projectiles are restricted or prohibited (describe here)
All non-standarard
[_] Certain cartridges are prohibited (describe here)
[_] Individuals may possess only a limited amount of ammunition and ammunition components, such as gunpowder, bullets, primers and casings (describe here)
[_] Certain types of ammunition may not be used in certain places or in certain activities (describe here)
Carrying firearms:
[_] The carry of firearms is not regulated
[_x] The carry of firearms regulated, but a valid firearms license/permit automatically grants the holder permission to carry the firearm (describe here)
A valid firearms license allows you the carrying of firearms.
[_] The carry of firearms is regulated, and requires a separate license/permit (describe here)
[_] The carry of firearms is prohibited, with very few exceptions (describe here)
[_] The carry of firearms is unconditionally prohibited from individuals
Regarding open carry:
[x] Firearms may be carried openly
[_] Some firearms may be carried openly (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried openly, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried openly
Regarding concealed carry:
[x] Firearms may be carried concealed (unless out in public)
[_] Some firearms may be carried concealed (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried concealed, with few exceptions (describe here)
[_] Firearms may not be carried concealed
Regarding 'assault weapons':
[_] The law doesn't define assault weapons
[x] The law defines assault weapons (describe here)
An assault weapon is classified as an automatic rifle.
[_] The law defines assault weapons, and either prohibits or otherwise restricts their possession (describe here)
Regarding mazine capacity:
[x] There are no magazine capacity restrictions
[_] There are magazine capacity restrictions for some or all firearms (describe here)
Regarding suppressors/silencers/moderators:
[x] Sound suppressors are not regulated
[_] Sound suppressors are regulated (describe here)
Regarding automatic firearms:
[_] The law doesn't differentiate automatic firearms from other firearms
[x] The law differentiates automatic firearms from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Automatic rifles are set for license class 3.
Regarding anomalous weapons:
[_] The law doesn't differentiate short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, pocket pistols, firearms disguised as other objects and the like from other firearms
[x] the law differentiates the above from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Class 1: Handguns and antique guns
Class 2: Marksman and hunting rifles (non automatic rifles)
Class 3: Automatic rifles
Class 4: Shotguns
Regarding 'destructive devices':
[_] The law doesn't differentiate grenade launchers, rocket launchers, recoilless guns, artillery pieces, automatic cannons, mortars, grenades and missile systems and the like from other firearms
[x] the law differentiates the above from other firearms, and restricts/prohibits their possession (describe here)
Any military-grade firearms are prohibited from civilian use. They include: explosive, thermobaric, warheads, rocket-propelled grenades, etc
Purchasing and selling firearms:
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold between private individuals, without any government interference
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold between private individuals, without government interference, such as requiring the firearm to be displayed in order to be registered (describe)
[_] Firearms may be purchased and sold only between individuals and licensed businesses (describe if necessary)
[x] Firearms may only be granted by the State (describe if necessary)
Thank you for completing this survey. Do you have any comments regarding this survey?
[_] No
[x] Yes, (describe here)
