É possível ter uma arma na Rússia? Veja como funciona a lei

Published on November 21, 2025
Duration: 1:13

In Russia, firearm ownership requires a license, with a minimum age of 18 (or 21 for specific firearms). Obtaining a license involves background checks, medical exams, and safety courses. Initially, only smoothbore firearms are permitted for five years, after which rifled barrel firearms can be acquired with a clean record. Handguns and revolvers are generally prohibited for most citizens. All firearms must be registered with the police, and secure storage in safes is mandatory. Carrying firearms in public is not allowed without specific authorization, except for certain less-lethal options.

Quick Summary

In Russia, firearm ownership requires a license obtained after passing background checks, medical exams, and safety courses. Initially, only smoothbore firearms are allowed for five years, after which rifled barrel firearms can be acquired. Handguns and revolvers are generally prohibited for most citizens. All firearms must be registered, stored securely in safes, and ammunition purchases are restricted to licensed owners for their registered weapons.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Russian Gun Laws
  2. 00:05License Requirements for Firearm Ownership
  3. 00:09Minimum Age for Gun Ownership
  4. 00:13Steps to Obtain a Firearm License
  5. 00:20Permitted Firearms: Smoothbore vs. Rifled
  6. 00:27Common Smoothbore Firearms in Russia
  7. 00:36Acquiring Rifled Barrel Firearms
  8. 00:43Licenses for Less-Lethal Weapons
  9. 00:47Restrictions on Handguns and Revolvers
  10. 00:51Firearm Registration and Storage
  11. 00:59Carrying Firearms in Public
  12. 01:04Ammunition Purchase Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic requirements to own a firearm in Russia?

To own a firearm in Russia, you must be at least 18 years old (or 21 for certain weapons). You'll need to pass a background check, a medical examination, and complete a safety course to obtain the required license.

What types of firearms are initially allowed for new gun owners in Russia?

For the first five years of gun ownership in Russia, individuals are only permitted to own smoothbore firearms. After this initial period and maintaining a clean record, they can then acquire rifled barrel firearms.

Are handguns and revolvers legal to own in Russia?

Generally, handguns and revolvers, which include any type of pistol, are not permitted for the majority of citizens in Russia. The focus is on other types of firearms for licensed owners.

What are the rules for storing firearms and purchasing ammunition in Russia?

All firearms in Russia must be registered with the police and stored securely in locked safes at home. Ammunition can only be purchased for licensed firearms that the owner possesses, and it must be in the corresponding caliber.

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