How strict are gun laws in Egypt?
Restrictive
Firearms are issued at the authority's discretion (may-issue) for unspecified reasons, including personal protection.
Egypt is one of 87 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 43% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Israel
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Jordan
- Permissive Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.
- Cyprus
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- 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.
- Saudi Arabia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in Egypt
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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