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 9.2, pp. 48-61. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
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Annex 9.2 Overview of Conditions of Firearms Ownership
Kazakhstan
Licence Duration: 5 years (self-defence; unlimited for collection), 3 months (permit to acquire)
Penalties for Unlawful Possession: 1–5 monthly salaries (plus possible confiscation)
Safe Storage: YES
Penalties for Unsafe Storage: 10–20 monthly salaries (minimum wage) for individuals breaching licensing rules and requirements
Carrying in Public? YES (must have permission to carry from Ministry of Internal Affairs)
Penalties for Unlawful Carrying: 1–5 monthly salaries (if repeat offence within the year, 5–10 monthly salaries)
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