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