Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Parker, Sarah. 2011 ‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security; Annex 9.1, pp. 38-47. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Annex 9.1: Overview of Owner Licensing Criteria and Genuine Reasons for Owning a Firearm
Turkey
Age: 21 (adult), under 21 (sport shooting, target practice, or competition)
Mental Health: YES (and physical; medical certificate)
Drug Dependency: YES
Criminal Record: YES
Public Security or Safety: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Competency: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Reason Required? legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Hunting: YES
Target/Sport Shooting: YES
Profession: YES (security guards, farmers)
Performance: legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Collection: YES
Personal Protection: YES (relevant information is not expressly indicated in the legislation, but is implied in the legislation or is implied in or derived from a secondary, non-binding source, such as guidelines)
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