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'''Gun laws in North Macedonia''' allow firearm ownership on shall-issue basis for hunters and collectors and may-issue for self-defense purposes. With approximately 30 civilian firearms per 100 people, [[North Macedonia]] is the [[Estimated number of civilian guns per capita by country|15th most armed country]] in the world. |
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== Regulation == |
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In 2005 "Law on Weapons" was passed which remains in force today with some amendments. At the beginning law allowed firearm possession on may-issue basis. |
In 2005 "Law on Weapons" was passed which remains in force today with some amendments. At the beginning law allowed firearm possession on may-issue basis. |
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In 2007 amendment was passed which removed police's discretion in granting firearm licenses for hunting purposes by stipulating what conditions must be met in order to get them, however self-defense licenses remained may-issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pravdiko.mk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Zakon-za-izmenuvane-i-dopolnuvane-04-04-2007.pdf|title=Закон за изменување и дополнување на законот за Оружјето|language=Macedonian|trans-title=Amendments to "Law on Weapons"|date=April 4, 2007|page=7}}</ref> |
In 2007 amendment was passed which removed police's discretion in granting firearm licenses for hunting purposes by stipulating what conditions must be met in order to get them, however self-defense licenses remained may-issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pravdiko.mk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Zakon-za-izmenuvane-i-dopolnuvane-04-04-2007.pdf|title=Закон за изменување и дополнување на законот за Оружјето|language=Macedonian|trans-title=Amendments to "Law on Weapons"|date=April 4, 2007|page=7}}</ref> |
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== Types of firearms == |
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The law divides firearms into four categories: |
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* Category A - includes fully automatic firearms which are prohibited for civilian use. |
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* Categories B and C - includes semi-automatic firearms, pistols, shotguns and rifles which can be purchased for normal licenses. Firearms under Category C can be given out in extenuating circumstances. |
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* Category D - includes cold, pneumatic and archery weapons which can be obtained without permit, however they must be registered. |
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Munition can only be bought with a permission given out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2022 |title=Закон за оружјето |url=https://mvr.gov.mk/Upload/Documents/ZO%20PRECISTEN.pdf |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia}}</ref> |
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== Getting a license == |
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To get firearm license in North Macedonia one must be at least 18 years old, able-bodied, healthy, not representing danger to public order, has permanent residency, has technical knowledge of weapons and regulations related to them and has a justified reason for acquiring it. Justified reason especially means: |
To get firearm license in North Macedonia one must be at least 18 years old, able-bodied, healthy, not representing danger to public order, has permanent residency, has technical knowledge of weapons and regulations related to them and has a justified reason for acquiring it. Justified reason especially means: |
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*Proving that one's life or property are endangered; |
*Proving that one's life or property are endangered; |
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*Being collector of weapons; |
*Being collector of weapons; |
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*Court decision allowed inheriting of weapon; |
*Court decision allowed inheriting of weapon; |
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*Weapon has been granted as award by state or during archery competitions. |
*Weapon has been granted as award by state or during archery competitions.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Law divides firearms into four categories: A includes fully automatic firearms which are prohibited for civilian use. Categories B and C include semi-automatic firearms, pistols, shotguns and rifles which can be purchased for normal licenses. D category includes cold, pneumatic and archery weapons which can be obtained without permit, however they must be registered. |
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== Firearm ownership == |
== Firearm ownership == |
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As of 2018 there are 180,000 (or 8.6 per 100 people) registered firearms in North Macedonia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mia.mk/2019/08/only-a-quarter-of-621-000-firearms-in-civilian-possession-are-registered/?lang=en|title=Only a quarter of 621,000 firearms in civilian possession are registered|date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> ''Small Arms Survey'' estimates that there are 451,000 illegal firearms in North Macedonia. |
As of 2018 there are 180,000 (or 8.6 per 100 people) registered firearms in North Macedonia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mia.mk/2019/08/only-a-quarter-of-621-000-firearms-in-civilian-possession-are-registered/?lang=en|title=Only a quarter of 621,000 firearms in civilian possession are registered|date=August 12, 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916035931/https://mia.mk/2019/08/only-a-quarter-of-621-000-firearms-in-civilian-possession-are-registered/?lang=en |archive-date=September 16, 2019}}</ref> ''Small Arms Survey'' estimates that there are 451,000 illegal firearms in North Macedonia. |
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2002 survey provided breakdown for registered firearms: 70,574 hunting rifles, 48,128 pistols and revolvers and 10,982 hunting carbines<ref name=pec>{{cite web|url=https://www.bicc.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Publications/other_publications/other36/SAS-SR04-Macedonia.pdf|title=A Fragile Peace: Guns and Security in Post-conflict Macedonia|date=June 2004}}</ref> |
2002 survey provided breakdown for registered firearms: 70,574 hunting rifles, 48,128 pistols and revolvers and 10,982 hunting carbines<ref name=pec>{{cite web|url=https://www.bicc.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Publications/other_publications/other36/SAS-SR04-Macedonia.pdf|title=A Fragile Peace: Guns and Security in Post-conflict Macedonia|date=June 2004}}</ref> |
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=== External links === |
=== External links === |
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* {{Cite news|url= |
* {{Cite news |url=https://mvr.gov.mk/Upload/Documents/ZO%20PRECISTEN.pdf |title=Закон за оружјето |language=mk |trans-title=Law on Weapons |date=July 27, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2022}} |
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=== Footnotes === |
=== Footnotes === |
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Gun laws in North Macedonia allow firearm ownership on shall-issue basis for hunters and collectors and may-issue for self-defense purposes. With approximately 30 civilian firearms per 100 people, North Macedonia is the 15th most armed country in the world.
Regulation
[edit]In 2005 "Law on Weapons" was passed which remains in force today with some amendments. At the beginning law allowed firearm possession on may-issue basis.
In 2007 amendment was passed which removed police's discretion in granting firearm licenses for hunting purposes by stipulating what conditions must be met in order to get them, however self-defense licenses remained may-issue.[3]
Types of firearms
[edit]The law divides firearms into four categories:
- Category A - includes fully automatic firearms which are prohibited for civilian use.
- Categories B and C - includes semi-automatic firearms, pistols, shotguns and rifles which can be purchased for normal licenses. Firearms under Category C can be given out in extenuating circumstances.
- Category D - includes cold, pneumatic and archery weapons which can be obtained without permit, however they must be registered.
Munition can only be bought with a permission given out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.[4]
Getting a license
[edit]To get firearm license in North Macedonia one must be at least 18 years old, able-bodied, healthy, not representing danger to public order, has permanent residency, has technical knowledge of weapons and regulations related to them and has a justified reason for acquiring it. Justified reason especially means:
- Proving that one's life or property are endangered;
- Being active member of hunting or archery association and passing hunting exam;
- Being collector of weapons;
- Court decision allowed inheriting of weapon;
- Weapon has been granted as award by state or during archery competitions.[4]
Firearm ownership
[edit]As of 2018 there are 180,000 (or 8.6 per 100 people) registered firearms in North Macedonia.[5] Small Arms Survey estimates that there are 451,000 illegal firearms in North Macedonia.
2002 survey provided breakdown for registered firearms: 70,574 hunting rifles, 48,128 pistols and revolvers and 10,982 hunting carbines[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- "Закон за оружјето" [Law on Weapons] (PDF) (in Macedonian). July 27, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ "Macedonia:Number of Registered Firearms". GunPolicy.org.
- ^ a b "A Fragile Peace: Guns and Security in Post-conflict Macedonia" (PDF). June 2004.
- ^ "Закон за изменување и дополнување на законот за Оружјето" [Amendments to "Law on Weapons"] (PDF) (in Macedonian). April 4, 2007. p. 7.
- ^ a b "Закон за оружјето" (PDF). Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia. July 27, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "Only a quarter of 621,000 firearms in civilian possession are registered". August 12, 2019. Archived from the original on September 16, 2019.