How strict are gun laws in the United Arab Emirates?
Restrictive
UAE permits hunting and sport shooting with licenses but restricts civilian firearm ownership.
The United Arab Emirates 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
- Qatar
- Restrictive Cannabis is legal for hunting with restrictions on possession.
- Bahrain
- Restrictive Firearms permits granted at authorities' discretion, with significant restrictions.
- 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.
- Pakistan
- Restrictive Gun ownership restricted to certain categories with licensing requirements.
- Afghanistan
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians face significant restrictions on firearm ownership, with limited exceptions for hunting and antique firearms.
Other laws in United Arab Emirates
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- School Corporal Punishment
- Banned
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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