How strict are gun laws in Norway?
Restrictive
Hunting and sport shooting allowed with restricted licensing and waiting periods.
Norway 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
- Sweden
- Restrictive Sweden has restrictive gun laws requiring proof of threat for permits, with limited civilian ownership.
- Finland
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership allowed for hunting, sport shooting, and collecting with licensing.
- Estonia
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership allowed with licensing for hunting, sport shooting, and collecting.
- Denmark
- Restrictive Only shotguns pre-2001 allowed for civilians, with strict restrictions.
- Belarus
- Licensed / moderate Firearms allowed for hunting and sport shooting with licensing requirements.
- Poland
- Varies by region Cannabis laws vary by type of use and license requirements.
Other laws in Norway
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- School Corporal Punishment
- Banned
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
- Jury Trials
- Limited use / mixed courts
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