How strict are gun laws in Suriname?
Restrictive
Suriname has restrictive gun laws with limited civilian ownership, mostly for shotguns.
Suriname 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
- Barbados
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires permit with justification, though permits may be issued.
- Venezuela
- Highly restrictive / banned Venezuela has strict restrictions on civilian firearm ownership with limited permits issued.
- Dominica
- Restrictive Hunting and sport shooting allowed with licensing, restricted ownership.
- Brazil
- Licensed / moderate Sport shooting, hunting, and collecting allowed with proof of threat required, but shall-issue for sport and hunting.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Permissive Gun ownership is generally allowed with minimal licensing requirements.
- Colombia
- Varies by region Gun ownership varies by region with justification required and a moratorium in place.
Other laws in Suriname
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- No conscription
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