United States
State-by-state breakdown · FFL transfers · NFA
Gun laws by country
Plain-English summaries of firearms law for our six launch markets. Each country page lists every licence type, what it permits, the training required, and how state or province rules differ. Click a highlighted country on the map or pick from the list below.
United Kingdom
Section 1 / 2 / 5 firearms · police licensing
Canada
PAL / RPAL · non-restricted, restricted, prohibited
Australia
State-by-state · Categories A–H · genuine reason
New Zealand
Standard, B, C, E endorsements · permits to procure
South Africa
Firearms Control Act · self-defence vs sport licences
What we cover
- Federal / national law summary in plain English
- Each licence type, who can apply, what training is required
- A matrix showing what kinds of firearm each licence permits
- State or province differences where they matter (US, AU, CA)
- Sources and the date the page was last reviewed
These pages are a starting point, not legal advice. Always confirm the most recent rules with your local police or firearms registry before buying.