How strict are gun laws in Taiwan?
Restrictive
Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Taiwan 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
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Hong Kong
- Restrictive Handguns are restricted and issued only under license, with self-defense not being a sufficient standalone reason.
- Philippines
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- South Korea
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Vietnam
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- North Korea
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Laos
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in Taiwan
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
- Jury Trials
- Limited use / mixed courts
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