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