{
 "topic": "gun-laws",
 "label": "Gun Laws",
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  {
   "id": "permissive",
   "label": "Permissive",
   "color": "#22c55e"
  },
  {
   "id": "moderate",
   "label": "Licensed / moderate",
   "color": "#fbbf24"
  },
  {
   "id": "restrictive",
   "label": "Restrictive",
   "color": "#f97316"
  },
  {
   "id": "very_restrictive",
   "label": "Highly restrictive / banned",
   "color": "#ef4444"
  },
  {
   "id": "varies",
   "label": "Varies by region",
   "color": "#8b5cf6"
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  {
   "id": "unknown",
   "label": "Unknown / Insufficient data",
   "color": "#d1d5db"
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  "AFG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "AGO": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Private security companies only.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ALB": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for self-defense with proof of threat, but long guns are shall-issue for hunting and sport.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "AND": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – home defense.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ARE": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for sport or hunting, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "ARG": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ARM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: Yes (shotguns only).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ASM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ATG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "AUS": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "AUT": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Some firearms permitless Most firearms shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "AZE": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BDI": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BEL": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Justification required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BEN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: High social standing required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BFA": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BGD": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are limited to one and require justification, fitting the may-issue or restricted discretion category.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "BGR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue Allowed for self-defense. Allowed and usually granted for hunting and sport shooting. Also includes SBRs.. Personal protection: Justification required In theory, the law seems to hint at \"simple declaration of reason\". In practice, the local police chief has the final say and may reject your request regardless of your reasoning. The rejection can be appealed in court..",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BHR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BHS": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BIH": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BLR": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BLZ": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BOL": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: Rarely issued.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BRA": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BRB": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BRN": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BTN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: —.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BWA": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No (moratorium since 1990). Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CAF": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Officially prohibited for civilians (widely unenforced). Personal protection: Only members of parliament (de jure).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CAN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No pre-2022 owners grandfathered. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHE": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Personal protection is not a shall-issue reason.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes (up to two).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHN": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CIV": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – justification required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CMR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Sale banned in Ambazonia regions.. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COD": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue (up to one). Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COK": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Justification required (interpretation varies by region).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CPV": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CRI": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue (up to 3).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CUB": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: Restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CYM": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CYP": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: Yes – shotguns only.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CZE": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue Permitless for category C-I and D firearms. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DEU": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required – rarely granted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DJI": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Firearms are issued at the authority's discretion with restricted reasons, indicating a restrictive regime.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "DMA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DNK": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: No.",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DOM": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: New licenses rarely issued as a result of import ban.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DZA": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ECU": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are permitted for personal protection and sport, but self-defense alone is not the sole basis for shall-issue.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "EGY": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Firearms are issued at the authority's discretion (may-issue) for unspecified reasons, including personal protection.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "ERI": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ESP": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for sport or hunting, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "EST": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ETH": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "FIN": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "FJI": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "FRA": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "FSM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GAB": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Rarely issued. Personal protection: Yes – justification required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GBR": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GEO": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are shall-issue for personal protection, meaning self-defense is sufficient to be granted a firearm.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "GHA": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GIN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GMB": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GNB": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GNQ": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: —.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GRC": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GRD": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GRL": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: May issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GTM": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Possession does not require a good reason, and long guns are shall-issue, indicating a permissive regime.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "GUM": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: Yes.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GUY": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HKG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are restricted and issued only under license, with self-defense not being a sufficient standalone reason.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "HND": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: Yes.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HRV": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HTI": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Rarely issued since 2003.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HUN": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IDN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IND": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IRL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are limited to low-caliber types and personal protection is rarely granted, indicating a restrictive regime.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "IRN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Firearms are issued at the authority's discretion with restricted reasons, fitting the restrictive category.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "IRQ": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ISL": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ISR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue. Personal protection: May issue – specific reason needed.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ITA": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for home defense and sport, but concealed carry requires proof of threat, fitting moderate.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "JAM": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "JOR": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – home defense.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "JPN": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilian firearm ownership is almost entirely prohibited; only shotguns and air rifles are possible after a strict licensing process.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "manual"
  },
  "KAZ": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: Yes (shotguns only).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KEN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KGZ": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: Yes (shotguns only).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KHM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KIR": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KNA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KOR": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KWT": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LAO": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: High social standing required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LBR": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LBY": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LCA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LKA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Rarely issued.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LSO": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Lesotho requires a good reason for firearms, with handguns limited to revolvers and long guns to shotguns.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "LTU": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue (handguns and shotguns).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LUX": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LVA": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue (handguns and shotguns).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MAR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MCO": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MDA": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Moldova grants handgun licenses on a shall-issue basis, including for personal protection.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "MDG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MDV": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MEX": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Mexico permits one handgun for home defense and long guns for sport, hunting, or collecting.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "MHL": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MKD": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MLI": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MLT": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MMR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MNE": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Montenegro allows long guns on a shall-issue basis but requires may-issue permits for personal protection.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "MNG": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Mongolia requires may-issue permits for all firearm types, including those for personal protection.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "MNP": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MOZ": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MRT": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Mauritania allows firearms for personal protection but requires a may-issue permit for all types.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "MUS": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MWI": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MYS": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Malaysia operates a may-issue system for firearms and carrying, with personal protection accepted as a reason.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "NAM": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NER": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Only traders in practice.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NGA": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NIC": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NLD": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "The Netherlands does not accept personal protection as a reason for firearm ownership, limiting licenses to hunting and target shooting.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "NOR": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NPL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Rarely issued. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NRU": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NZL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Tightly regulated. Must be an active member of a pistol club.. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "OMN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PAK": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PAN": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PER": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: Justification required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PHL": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PLW": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PNG": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "POL": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes - shall issue. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required – rarely granted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PRI": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PRK": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PRT": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Justification required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PRY": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – home defense.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "QAT": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ROU": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: May issue – restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "RUS": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Yes (shotguns only).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "RWA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SAU": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SDN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: High social standing or income required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SEN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SGP": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required – rarely granted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SLB": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No (moratorium in place). Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SLE": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Sierra Leone requires a good reason for firearms, with concealed carry and long guns granted at the authority's discretion.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "SLV": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – shall issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SMR": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SOM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No, but widely unenforced. Personal protection: Total ban (de jure).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SRB": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SSD": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are permitless and concealed carry is unregulated, making self-defense sufficient for acquisition.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "STP": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SUR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SVK": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Permissive may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SVN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Slovenia requires proof of threat to life for personal protection and uses may-issue permits for long guns.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "SWE": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – under license. Personal protection: Proof of threat to life required – rarely granted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SWZ": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SYC": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: All licenses suspended in 1977.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SYR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are limited to one revolver and issued only at the discretion of authorities.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "TCD": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Rarely issued. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TGO": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "THA": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for sport or hunting, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "TJK": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: Yes (shotguns only).",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TKM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TLS": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TON": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TTO": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUN": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUR": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – shall issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUV": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TWN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: May issue - restricted.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TZA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "UGA": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Rarely issued. Personal protection: High social standing required.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "UKR": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Restricted. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "URY": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are shall-issue for personal protection, meaning self-defense is sufficient for acquisition.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "USA": {
   "status": "varies",
   "summary": "Firearm laws vary significantly by state, with some requiring permits and others allowing permitless carry.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": 2022,
   "hasSubnational": true,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "UZB": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VAT": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VCT": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – unspecified.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VEN": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: May issue – restricted. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VIR": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable for farming or sport, but self-defense alone is not sufficient for a license.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
  },
  "VNM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VUT": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: No.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "WSM": {
   "status": "very_restrictive",
   "summary": "Civilians cannot obtain handguns.",
   "notes": "Handguns: No. Personal protection: no.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "YEM": {
   "status": "permissive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Permitless. Personal protection: Yes.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ZAF": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: Yes – may issue.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ZMB": {
   "status": "restrictive",
   "summary": "Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.",
   "notes": "Handguns: Yes – may issue. Personal protection: At discretion of authorities.",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ZWE": {
   "status": "moderate",
   "summary": "Handguns are obtainable under license, but self-defense alone is not explicitly sufficient for a license.",
   "notes": null,
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_of_gun_laws_by_nation"
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   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "medium",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "llm"
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    "name": "Alaska",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-AL": {
    "name": "Alabama",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-AR": {
    "name": "Arkansas",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
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   "US-AZ": {
    "name": "Arizona",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
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   "US-CA": {
    "name": "California",
    "status": "very_restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase (partial), firearm registration, an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales, a red flag law and a waiting period.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-CO": {
    "name": "Colorado",
    "status": "restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales, a red flag law and a waiting period.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-CT": {
    "name": "Connecticut",
    "status": "restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase, firearm registration (partial), an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales and a red flag law.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
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   "US-DC": {
    "name": "District of Columbia",
    "status": "very_restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase, firearm registration, an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, an owner licence, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales, a red flag law and a waiting period.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
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   "US-DE": {
    "name": "Delaware",
    "status": "restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase, an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales and a red flag law.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-FL": {
    "name": "Florida",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a red flag law and a waiting period.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
    ]
   },
   "US-GA": {
    "name": "Georgia",
    "status": "permissive",
    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
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   "US-HI": {
    "name": "Hawaii",
    "status": "very_restrictive",
    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase, firearm registration, an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales and a red flag law.",
    "notes": null,
    "sources": [
     "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state"
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    "summary": "No permit to purchase, registration, carry permit or private-sale background checks are required.",
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    "summary": "State law requires or includes an assault weapons ban, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales and a red flag law.",
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    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit to purchase, firearm registration (partial), an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, a permit for concealed carry, background checks on private sales and a red flag law.",
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    "summary": "State law requires or includes a permit for concealed carry.",
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