Gun laws in Poland

Polish law allows modern firearms ownership on a general shall-issue basis under police-issued permit for people who provide an important reason. Hunting, sport shooting, training and collecting are the most popular reasons and require membership in suitable organizations. Self-defense permits for civilians[1] are chief exceptions to the rule, where a may-issue based permit is required. Antique black powder firearms or their replicas and most air guns are available without a permit. Firearm owners are subject to mental health and domestic violence confiscation laws resembling U.S red flag laws.[2][3]

With approximately 2.5 civilian firearms per 100 people, Poland is the 166th most armed country in the world. Less than 0.8% of citizens have valid firearm permits.[i]

  1. ^ Policja, Polska. "Pozwolenie na broń dla funkcjonariuszy deklarujących chęć wzmocnienia potencjału obronnego Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej". Policja Mazowiecka (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. ^ "Internetowa baza tekstów prawnych OpenLEX". OpenLEX (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. ^ "iUoBiA - art. 15 ust. 5". localhost. Retrieved 2024-01-14. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)


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