What you need to know about gun laws and ownership in Italy

Tough regulations for ownership

Italians do not have a fundamental right to bear arms, and there are tough laws regulating both ownership and use of guns in the country.

Before buying a gun, you first need to get a gun purchasing licence ( Licenza di porto d’armi o Nulla osta) — this is also necessary if you inherit or are given a weapon. To be eligible, you must be over 18, have a certificate from a shooting range to prove you can safely use the firearm, have a clean criminal record, and state that you are not suffering from mental health or drug addiction problems…read more