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Latvia bans gun permits for citizens of Russia and Belarus

Latvia has passed amendments to its firearms law that prohibit issuing gun permits to individuals with citizenship from Russia or Belarus. The new rules apply to the acquisition, storage, and carrying of high-powered firearms and air guns.

In brief

  • Latvia banned issuing gun permits to citizens of Russia and Belarus.
  • The amendments were passed by the Saeima of Latvia.
  • The ban applies to high-powered firearms and air guns.
  • A legal basis was created for revoking already issued permits.
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  • Publicno reports
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-ownedno reports
  • State1
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymousno reports

Not covered by: public, commentators, oligarch-owned, official, anonymous.

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