Editing Overview of gun laws by nation (section)

=== Kazakhstan ===
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Kazakhstan has strict gun laws, heavily regulating civilian firearm ownership. Only shotguns and hunting rifles are generally permitted for civilians, while handguns and automatic weapons are prohibited. To own a firearm, individuals must be at least 18 years old (21 for some weapons), pass a background check, undergo medical and psychological evaluations, and complete firearm safety training. Guns must be stored securely, and carrying them in public is restricted. Self-defense firearms, such as non-lethal weapons (e.g., rubber-bullet guns), are allowed under specific conditions. The government maintains strict oversight, with periodic license renewals and inspections.

As of 2016, there were about 284,000 (or 1.6 per 100 people) registered firearms in Kazakhstan according to the government data.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bogatik |first=Alexander |date=2016-08-25 |title=Kazakhstan strengthens restrictions on gun ownership |url=https://central.asia-news.com/en_GB/articles/cnmi_ca/features/2016/08/25/feature-01#:~:text=The%20operation%20was%20part%20of,July,%20according%20to%20the%20government. |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Caravanserai |language=en-GB}}</ref>