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Firearm permits lapse after an unconditional prison sentence of 60 days or more for certain offences, or upon a restraining order
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- A new rule is added to the executive order on firearms and ammunition.
- Firearm permits, hunting licences and other permits also lapse upon an unconditional prison sentence of 60 days or more for an offence listed in annex 5, table 1, or upon a restraining order, a ban on staying in an area, or expulsion.
- Who: The rule applies to holders of permits and approvals under the Firearms Act and the executive order. It also applies to those who received the sentence or restraining order before the executive order entered into force.
- When: The executive order will enter into force on 11 November 2026.
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Sources and original
Official title (in Danish)Bekendtgørelse om ændring af bekendtgørelse om våben og ammunition mv
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.
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- Issued · 6 November 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 10 November 2026
- Enters into force · 11 November 2026Tomorrow