How strict are gun laws in South Sudan?
Permissive
Handguns are permitless and concealed carry is unregulated, making self-defense sufficient for acquisition.
South Sudan is one of 26 countries classified “Permissive” for civilian gun ownership — 13% 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
- Sudan
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Uganda
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Ethiopia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Central African Republic
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Rwanda
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Kenya
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in South Sudan
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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