How strict are gun laws in Austria?
Permissive
Most firearms can be owned permitlessly for hunting, sport shooting, and collection, with some restrictions.
Austria is one of 5 countries classified “Permissive” for civilian gun ownership — 4% of the 113 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 7 July 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Czech Republic
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership allowed for hunting and sport shooting with permits, some categories permitless.
- Croatia
- Licensed / moderate Civilians can own firearms for hunting and sport shooting with licensing requirements.
- Switzerland
- Licensed / moderate Switzerland has moderate gun laws with permit requirements for most ownership, especially for sport shooting and hunting.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Licensed / moderate Firearms can be issued for hunting and sport shooting with justification required.
- Poland
- Varies by region Cannabis laws vary by type of use and license requirements.
- Monaco
- Restrictive Monaco requires permits for most firearms and restricts long gun ownership.
Other laws in Austria
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- School Corporal Punishment
- Banned
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
- Jury Trials
- Limited use / mixed courts
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