How strict are gun laws in Qatar?
Restrictive
Cannabis is legal for hunting with restrictions on possession.
Qatar 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
- Bahrain
- Restrictive Firearms permits granted at authorities' discretion, with significant restrictions.
- United Arab Emirates
- Restrictive UAE permits hunting and sport shooting with licenses but restricts civilian firearm ownership.
- Oman
- Varies by region Gun laws vary by region with discretionary authority for possession permits.
- Yemen
- Varies by region Yemen's gun laws vary by region, with rural areas allowing unrestricted ownership while urban areas require permits.
- Syria
- Highly restrictive / banned Syria has very restrictive gun laws with ownership at authorities' discretion.
- Eritrea
- Highly restrictive / banned Total ban on civilian firearm ownership.
Other laws in Qatar
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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