Background & Purpose

During the autumn 2025 motion period, members of parliament submitted about thirty proposals concerning firearm rules, including weapon suitability, licensing procedures, and weapons amnesty.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted to reject all the submitted proposals regarding firearm issues, pointing instead to ongoing work from the 2022 firearms inquiry.

Does this affect you?

  • Firearm owners and hunters: No changes are made to current licensing rules or firearm regulations, leaving existing routines untouched.
  • Sport shooters: Existing regulations and handling procedures for weapon permits remain exactly as before.

In Practice

  • No new legislative changes are introduced as a result of the submitted proposals.
  • Current rules and ongoing governmental inquiries regarding firearms remain in place.
  • Handling of weapon licenses and weapons policy continues under existing frameworks.