How strict are gun laws in Hong Kong?
Restrictive
Handguns are restricted and issued only under license, with self-defense not being a sufficient standalone reason.
Hong Kong is one of 87 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 43% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Taiwan
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Vietnam
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Philippines
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Laos
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Cambodia
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Thailand
- Licensed / moderate Handguns are obtainable for sport or hunting, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.
Other laws in Hong Kong
- Jury Trials
- Jury trials used
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