How strict are gun laws in Mongolia?
Restrictive
Mongolia requires may-issue permits for all firearm types, including those for personal protection.
Mongolia 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
- China
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- North Korea
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- South Korea
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Russia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Kyrgyzstan
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Bhutan
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in Mongolia
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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