How strict are gun laws in Singapore?
Restrictive
Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Singapore 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
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Indonesia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Malaysia
- Restrictive Malaysia operates a may-issue system for firearms and carrying, with personal protection accepted as a reason.
- Cambodia
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Brunei
- 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.
- Vietnam
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Other laws in Singapore
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
- Jury Trials
- Not used
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