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
Relevant contents
Annex 9.2 Overview of Conditions of Firearms Ownership
Turkey
Licence Duration: 5 years (licence), 60 days (permit to acquire)
Penalties for Unlawful Possession: judicial fine from 30 days to 100 days; 1–3 years
Safe Storage: cited legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Penalties for Unsafe Storage: cited legislation makes no relevant or specific reference
Carrying in Public? YES (need gun-carrying licence)
Penalties for Unlawful Carrying: 1–3 years plus penalty of TRY 3,000–5,000 (USD 1,900–3,100)
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