How strict are gun laws in Moldova?
Permissive
Moldova grants handgun licenses on a shall-issue basis, including for personal protection.
Moldova is one of 26 countries classified “Permissive” for civilian gun ownership — 13% 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
- Ukraine
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Romania
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Bulgaria
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Serbia
- Licensed / moderate Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.
- Hungary
- Licensed / moderate Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.
- Belarus
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Other laws in Moldova
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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