- No, for foreigners without permanent residence and for citizens of certain states there are special provisions.
- In order to purchase any weapons, people without permanent residence (Permit C, settlement permit) need a weapon acquisition permit and also official confirmation from their state of residence or home state to confirm that they are authorised to purchase the weapon there.
- Acquisition, possession, offering, transferring and carrying weapons is prohibited for citizens of the following states:
- Albania
- Algeria
- Sri Lanka
- Kosovo
- Croatia
- Macedonia
- Montenegro
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Serbia
- Turkey - Foreigners from the listed nations may shoot with imitation weapons at sporting events on secured premises.