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Owning a gun or firearm

Application for authorization to acquire firearms

Inheriting firearms

In the event of the death of the owner of a firearm, it must be disposed of immediately.

A firearm may only be registered to a person who has a valid license to own a similar weapon.

Estate

A new custodian must be reported to the district commissioner.

When a firearm is disposed of and a new custodian is registered, a power of attorney can be issued for the estate.

Application for authorization to acquire firearms

Service provider

The Icelandic Po­lice