Weapon Possession And Carry Licence
Any Turkish citizen over the age of twenty-one who does not fall under one of the conditions listed in Article 16 of the Regulation on Firearms, Knives and Other Instruments titled “Conditions Preventing the Issuance of a Weapon Licence” and who has completed the age of twenty-one may purchase a weapon for possession.
Those who wish to obtain a gun licence for the purpose of possession shall apply to the Provincial Governorate where they reside with a petition. Following the completion of the necessary documents, a Possession Licence is issued to those who do not have a disability, provided that they pay the necessary fees and taxes.
TO WHOM IS A LICENCE TO CARRY A GUN ISSUED?
The licence to carry a weapon is granted to the following persons:
Persons whose life is in external danger,
Members of the press, contractors, petrol station owners, etc,
Some public officials such as lawyers, notaries,
Those who are authorised to make disposals pertaining to the duty of the police,
Employees working in protection, maintenance and repair works in the state, municipalities, special administrations and state economic enterprises,
Those who have a relationship with money, (For example; jeweller, sarraf etc.)
Those in specialised positions,
Some retired public officials,
In cases specified in the law, they can obtain a licence to carry.
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