Editing Overview of gun laws by nation (section)

====Denmark====
Civilians in [[Denmark]] aged 16 and above can acquire gun licenses for hunting or sport shooting. This requires passing a written multiple-choice test and a practical test, after which a certified hunting license instructor determines if the applicant is suitable to own a weapon. A license is usually provided if the applicant has no or only minor marks on their criminal record.

A hunting license permits the over-the-counter-purchase and ownership of an unlimited number of shotguns of up to 12 gauge and two-round capacity. From there, the police has to be notified of new weapon purchases through an online form. Bolt-action rifles can also be bought over-the-counter, although they require a rifle license which is obtained through the police. The allowed calibers range from the smallest possible, up to [[.50 BMG]], with .50 BMG not included. Semi-automatic rifles are allowed if the rifle is limited to two rounds (hunting in Denmark), or without limitation on capacity (hunting outside of Denmark). Currently, only larger calibers (.308, 6.5{{times}}55, .300wm etc.) are issued as semi-auto rifles for hunting abroad. .223/5.56{{times}}45 and similar caliber rifles are generally not approved. The hunter must pass a shotgun or rifle shooting test before being allowed to hunt.

For sport-shooting purposes, shotguns can also be used, as can [[bolt-action rifle]]s of almost any caliber (.50 BMG as one of the exceptions). Sporting rifles are often chambered in .22 LR and 6.5{{times}}55&nbsp;mm.
Semi-automatic rifles are not allowed for sports shooting.

Handguns: After two years of active membership in a shooting club, one can apply for a handgun permit which is then subject to background checks and approval by the police, and one has to be 21 years old.
Approved calibers: All calibers under 9mm (9{{times}}19, .38 special, .357 magnum, .32 ACP, etc.), plus a limited number of larger calibers; .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .44 special. The maximum number of handguns are six in .22 caliber. When applying for a third gun, a special permit from the department of justice is required. Large caliber guns, i.e. bigger than .22 caliber, are restricted to a maximum of two in the same caliber. Therefore, one can only own two handguns in 9&nbsp;mm at any given time. However, it is legal to own an additional two handguns in 9&nbsp;mm, if these are revolvers. For all handguns, the overall length must be at least {{convert|210|mm|in}}, regardless of caliber, measured without orthopedic grips or removal parts.

A weapon permit for sporting purposes (both long and short firearms) has to be renewed every five years. Rifle permits for hunting rifles have to be renewed every 10 years. Shotguns are not held on individual permits; holders are allowed to own these as long as they have a valid hunting license – and they can keep it for up to 10 years after the hunting license expires – albeit they are not allowed to keep ammunition without a valid license.

Carrying a firearm in public is strictly prohibited, however, a notion of proportional self-defense exists. This means that if someone is attacked with a firearm, they are legally allowed to defend themselves proportionally – e.g. with a firearm of their own.

Fully automatic weapons are prohibited for civilian use, unless a special permit is issued by the Ministry of Justice. These permits are extremely rare, and are normally only issued to people or companies working for, or supplying the police or military.

Illegal possession of a firearm may be punished with imprisonment of no less than one year. Civilians may keep privately owned weapons including pistols, revolvers, shotguns and rifles at their residences.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/vaabentilladelse/blankvaaben.htm| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170203163655/https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/vaabentilladelse/blankvaaben.htm| archive-date = 3 February 2017| title = www.politi.dk - Blankvåben mv.}}</ref> These, together with its ammunition have to be stored in an approved gun cabinet (EN1143-1 grade 0 or better).<ref>https://www.retsinformation.dk/Forms/R0710.aspx?id=158805  §22 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705220645/https://www.retsinformation.dk/Forms/R0710.aspx?id=158805|date=5 July 2023}}</ref> The police may inspect a shooting club's weapons at their discretion, but require a court order to inspect privately held firearms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.justitsministeriet.dk/arbejdsomr%C3%A5der/v%C3%A5ben/lovgivning|title=Ministry of Justice – Weapons|access-date=3 February 2017|archive-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513093150/http://www.justitsministeriet.dk/arbejdsomr%C3%A5der/v%C3%A5ben/lovgivning|url-status=dead}}</ref>