The Belgian Weapons Act does not apply (or at least not) to armed forces and law enforcement agencies such as the police, customs and certain private security units (handguns only). Until its abolition in 2019, the security units of the Belgian courts and the judicial security corps (Veiligheidskorps Justizitie) were also allowed to carry handguns. Yemen has a permissive weapons policy and does not require a license to possess firearms. The 1992 Law on the Regulation of the Carrying and Trade in Firearms and Ammunition established the right to possess firearms (rifles, machine guns, revolvers and shotguns) for self-defence purposes. Carrying firearms in cities requires permits issued in May, with restrictions varying by city. The open and concealed port is not limited in rural areas. [144] Since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, there has been virtually no state control of firearms, and rifles, semi-automatic firearms, anti-tank guided missiles, or armored vehicles are available over-the-counter for various militias and willing buyers. [297] Rifles and handguns can be owned by citizens, albeit with strict controls. A peculiarity of the rules are specific provisions for indigenous peoples and homemade weapons.
[283] [284] Gun owners in Taiwan are required to receive regular and random checks from the police every two years. [285] In Italy, the National Police issue firearms licences to persons over the age of 18 without a criminal record who do not have a mental illness or are known to use illegal substances and who can demonstrate competence in firearms safety. A sport shooting licence allows unloaded firearms to be transported and fired at designated shooting ranges. A hunting licence allows holders to hunt with firearms. A secret carrying permit allows a person to carry a loaded firearm in public and requires proof of a “valid reason” for doing so (e.g., a security guard or jeweller threatened with robbery). The number of firearms a person can possess and keep at home is limited to three common handguns, twelve handguns or sport long guns, an unlimited number of hunting long guns, eight historic firearms (manufactured before 1890) and an unlimited amount of smooth-rod muzzle loading firearms built under a pre-1890 project. The latter may be purchased without authorization or declaration in an approved arms store by any person who can prove to be at least 18 years old, the carrying of such a weapon is prohibited and no explanation is required (Art. 7 c.4 DM 362/2001). [358] These limits can be exceeded with a collector`s license.
Automatic rifles are limited to government forces and security companies in Afghanistan. Although handguns are allowed, they are usually issued to important people. Non-automatic rifles can be purchased for sports and hunting. The rules regarding shotguns and antique firearms are very permissive without the need for a good reason. Shotguns, including shotguns, are popular as self-defense weapons in some areas. In France, a hunting licence or sport shooting licence is required to purchase a firearm. In September 2015, firearms were divided into four categories that determine the rules that apply to their possession and use. [341] Class C firearms can be purchased with a hunting licence or a sport shooting licence with a medical certificate. Category C mainly includes shotguns with barrel bullets and one-shot or manual repeating rifles (including center-fire rifles for hunting or target shooting). After legal purchase, these Category C weapons can be kept without using them, even if they are no longer allowed for hunting or sport shooting. The concealed carrying of firearms is permitted by a Firearms Licence (CFL).
An FCL has the same requirements as a CPD, but the carrier must be at least 21 years old. Only handguns, such as pistols and revolvers, are allowed for concealed carrying; However, up to two handguns can be carried loaded at the same time. An FCL is valid for 4 years.