How strict are gun laws in Cyprus?
Highly restrictive / banned
Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Cyprus is one of 51 countries classified “Highly restrictive / banned” for civilian gun ownership — 25% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Israel
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Syria
- Restrictive Handguns are limited to one revolver and issued only at the discretion of authorities.
- Turkey
- Licensed / moderate Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.
- Jordan
- Permissive Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.
- Egypt
- Restrictive Firearms are issued at the authority's discretion (may-issue) for unspecified reasons, including personal protection.
- Greece
- Licensed / moderate Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.
Other laws in Cyprus
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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