Firearm laws in Portugal

[Alex]

Can anyone tell me if you can legally own a pistol, rifle or shotgun in Portugal.

[Mexican Hillbilly]

Alex wrote:

Can anyone tell me if you can legally own a pistol, rifle or shotgun in Portugal.

You can own a rifle or shotgun with a permit and belong to a club. I never new anyone with a pistol other than GNR.

[Alex]

Thanks for the reply.

I've got a license here in Spain for pistol, rifle and shotgun. I've just bought a house in Portugal and I'm considering moving there but I do not want to leave my guns behind.

I've tried finding out on the Portugese Govt web site but to no avail. Should you bump into a Guardia Civil perhaps you could ask them about it..?

I'll do it next time I'm over but that will be months.

Cheers.

[Mexican Hillbilly]

Alex wrote:

Thanks for the reply.
I've got a license here in Spain for pistol, rifle and shotgun. I've just bought a house in Portugal and I'm considering moving there but I do not want to leave my guns behind.
I've tried finding out on the Portugese Govt web site but to no avail. Should you bump into a Guardia Civil perhaps you could ask them about it..?
I'll do it next time I'm over but that will be months.
Cheers.

I will see what I can find in more detail.

[Mexican Hillbilly]

European Firearms Passport can be obtained in Spain. Single shot pistols, shot guns, and rifles are legal. The laws in Portugal are similar to Spain. you can obtain this permit I believe free of charge. Military devices, and automatic weapons are prohibited.

[Alex]

Mexican Hillbilly wrote:

European Firearms Passport can be obtained in Spain. Single shot pistols, shot guns, and rifles are legal. The laws in Portugal are similar to Spain. you can obtain this permit I believe free of charge. Military devices, and automatic weapons are prohibited.

Thanks again Hillbilly.

Sorry to be picky, but when you say single shot pistols; do you mean semi-automatic/revolvers or a pistol with the capacity to hold one single round only? I ask because mine is 9mm and has a 20 round magazine.

Cheers!

[Mexican Hillbilly]

Alex wrote:

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Thanks again Hillbilly.
Sorry to be picky, but when you say single shot pistols; do you mean semi-automatic/revolvers or a pistol with the capacity to hold one single round only? I ask because mine is 9mm and has a 20 round magazine.
Cheers!

http://www.shooters.co.uk/shoo tingeurope.htm ]
I found this.

[Mexican Hillbilly]

http://www.shooters.co.uk/shootingeurope.htm

[Alex]

Mexican Hillbilly wrote:

http://www.shooters.co.uk/shoo tingeurope.htm

Many thanks.

[jeffj]

wow, guess usa gun laws aren't that bad...

[PQT]

interesting