Gun ownership or usage is one of the most controversal topics throughout the world. With that being said this is a good topic to talk about, and explain Norway's stand point on this controversal issue. The gun regulation in Norway is restricted. Norway has enacted a gun control called the Firearms and Ammunition act of 1961. This act is the law that guides the gun control in Norway. For you to own, possess or transfer a fire arm or ammuntion you must have a license. To obtain a firearm license you must take what we would call a hunters safety course and have a valid reason for owning a firearm. Once the license is obtained you are able to possess rifles, hand guns, semi and fully automatic assault weapons. While dealers are not required to keep a record of the firearms sold, the citzen is required to register in a public registry the firearms or ammunition acquired, transferred or possessed.In Norway to sell a firearm in Norway you must possess a valid dealer license, and the private sale of firearms or amunition is against the law. In Norway the government dictates how citizens or state agencies must store firearms and ammunition. Also the possession of a fire arm in public prohibited. All of these laws apply to air power guns such as paintball guns and airsoft guns as well. While Norway does have strict gun laws, shooting sports is a major hobby in Norway.
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