How strict are gun laws in North Korea?
Highly restrictive / banned
Total ban on civilian gun ownership with severe penalties.
North Korea is one of 28 countries classified “Highly restrictive / banned” for civilian gun ownership — 25% 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
- Japan
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilian firearm ownership is almost entirely prohibited; only shotguns and air rifles are possible after a strict licensing process.
- Taiwan
- Restrictive Taiwan has restrictive gun laws with permits required for ownership.
- China
- Highly restrictive / banned Gun ownership is heavily restricted with hunting restricted and no civilian ownership allowed.
- Mongolia
- Licensed / moderate Mongolia permits hunting, sports, and collection with may-issue licenses.
- Philippines
- Restrictive Cannabis is legal for hunting and sport shooting with licensing required.
- Vietnam
- Restrictive Vietnam restricts civilian firearm ownership with limited permits for unspecified purposes.
Other laws in North Korea
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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