How strict are gun laws in Syria?
Restrictive
Handguns are limited to one revolver and issued only at the discretion of authorities.
Syria 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
- Turkey
- Licensed / moderate Handguns can be licensed for sport, hunting or collecting, but personal protection alone is not a sufficient reason.
- Cyprus
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- 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.
- Iraq
- Permissive Handguns are licensed as of right, and personal protection is an accepted reason on its own.
- Armenia
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Other laws in Syria
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- No conscription
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