Firearms license
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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 jurisdiction, 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.
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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
- PerĂº
- 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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