How strict are gun laws in Denmark?
Restrictive
Only shotguns pre-2001 allowed for civilians, with strict restrictions.
Denmark is one of 45 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 40% 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
- Netherlands
- Licensed / moderate Civilians can own firearms for hunting and target shooting with licensing requirements.
- Belgium
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires justification and licensing, with some shall-issue provisions.
- Sweden
- Restrictive Sweden has restrictive gun laws requiring proof of threat for permits, with limited civilian ownership.
- Poland
- Varies by region Cannabis laws vary by type of use and license requirements.
- Czech Republic
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership allowed for hunting and sport shooting with permits, some categories permitless.
- Austria
- Permissive Most firearms can be owned permitlessly for hunting, sport shooting, and collection, with some restrictions.
Other laws in Denmark
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- School Corporal Punishment
- Banned
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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