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Law No. ZR-246 “On firearms”.

Country/Territory
Armenia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Certification
Geographical area
Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law regulates relations dealing with turnover of firearms and ammunition on the national territory. Art. 3 establishes that firearms for civic uses shall be those destined for hunting and sport by the Armenian nationals. Art. 6 establishes restrictions for the use of firearms and, in particular, prohibits use of long-barrel rifles with the length of barrel less than 500 mm, the total length of rifle less than 800 mm or magazine capacity of more than 10 cartridges. Art. 7 establishes that all the firearms manufactured on the national territory or imported thereto shall be subject to compulsory certification. Article 13 establishes that Armenian nationals in possession of hunting authorization or hunting permit shall have the right to purchase no more than three firearms.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.parliament.am