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Weapons Act (2001)

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
RT I 2001, 65, 377
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Public health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

For the purpose of ensuring public order and national security, this Act provides for the requirements for the handling of weapons, their components, ammunition and munition, the legal bases, procedure and liability for the grant of permission for weapons, their components, ammunition and munition to be used for civilian purposes, the use thereof for civilian purposes and the removal thereof from civilian use, the requirements for firing ranges and field firing ranges, and the bases and procedure for the exercise of state supervision in such areas. A natural person may acquire, own or possess a weapon for the following purposes hunting; engaging in corresponding sports; ensuring safety (protecting himself or herself and his or her property); pursuing a profession; collecting; and historical re-enactments or enactment of cultural events.

Full text
English/Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee