Gun laws in the Czech Republic
Current law
Cornerstones of current Czech gun law remain the same since the 1990s: precisely defined requirements that an applicant must meet in order to be granted a license.

Gun laws in the Czech Republic

Section Title: Current law
Table Section Text: Cornerstones of current Czech gun law remain the same since the 1990s: precisely defined requirements that an applicant must meet in order to be granted a license.

License category	Age	Possession and ownership of firearm category	Ammunition restriction	Carrying	Note	No. (2018)

A – Firearm collection	21	A (subject to may-issue exemption by police) B (subject to shall-issue permit) C (subject to later registration)	3 pcs or 1 smallest production package of the same type, caliber & brand	No carry	In case of ownership of any A category firearm, the person must allow access for inspection of its safe storage to police officers.	100,756

B – Sport shooting	18 15 for members of a shooting club	B (shall-issue permit) C (later registration)	None	Transport only (concealed, in a manner excluding immediate use)	Gun can be trasported only by person older 18 years of age	157,010

C – Hunting	18 16 for pupils at schools with hunting curriculum	B (shall-issue permit) C (later registration)	None	Transport only (open/concealed, in a manner excluding immediate use)	Subject to exemption by police, may use also night-vision (A category accessory)	112,067

D – Exercise of profession	21 18 for pupils at schools conducting education on firearms or ammunition manufacturing	A, B, C (possession only, firearm remains in the ownership of the employer)	Only ammunition for the firearm in possession (no restriction on quantity).	Concealed carry (up to 2 guns ready for immediate use) Open carry for members of Municipal Police, Czech National Bank's security while in duty	65,450

E – Self-defense	21	B (shall-issue permit) C (later registration)	Only ammunition for the firearm owned (no restriction on quantity).	Concealed carry (up to 2 guns ready for immediate use)	246,715

Sentence(s)

Czech gun legislation permits a citizen to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense – 246,715 have a concealed carry permit.

final_sentence: Czech gun legislation permits a citizen to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense – 246,715 have a concealed carry permit.