It is not only household know-hows that firmly enter our lives. Recently, Belarusians have increasingly begun to acquire air pistols. Someone for greater importance, and someone worries about personal safety. Igor from Vitebsk bought a pistol for his wife so that dark time days was not afraid to return home from work. Only now he was disturbed by the latest news that they want to ban pneumatic weapons in Belarus. "SG" considered the issue relevant - there are big holidays, the accompanying feast and entertainment events increase the degree of passions. And no matter how rashly done, the act did not lead to big troubles.
Pneumatics are only now beginning to gain popularity due to their availability to the mass consumer, although these weapons were created in Germany as early as 1590. It was expensive, used only by the nobility during the hunt. Then there was an opinion that pneumatics shoots more accurately, less sensitive to weather conditions. Although popularity grew due to other obvious advantages - noiselessness, lack of smoke and flash.
From year to year, models of pneumatic weapons improved, and appearance gradually acquired a modern look. Only the method of organizing the shot remained unchanged: in the "air" the projectile flies at great speed under the influence of a gas under high pressure.
In Belarusian legislation, all weapons are divided into three categories: combat, service, civilian, which includes pneumatics. It, in turn, differs in the principle of operation and can be spring-piston, gas and compression. Despite the fact that the law does not prohibit adult citizens from acquiring weapons with muzzle energy (the initial kinetic energy of a bullet at the moment it leaves the barrel) from 3 to 7.5 joules, it is forbidden to carry it freely: in order not to cause a commotion or prevent the weapon from hitting into the hands of third parties. By the way, these requirements are relevant not only here, but also in Russia and Europe. For carrying and transporting pneumatic weapons (with a muzzle energy of more than 3 joules) in an uncovered form in populated areas, as well as using them outside shooting ranges, shooting ranges, shooting and hunting stands, a fine of up to 10 basic units is provided with possible confiscation of the subject of an administrative offense.
As a rule, pneumatics can be purchased without special permission and registration with the police - it doesn’t matter if it’s a rifle, a gun or a pistol. The main thing is that the muzzle energy does not exceed 7.5 joules, and the caliber of bullets - 4.5 millimeters.
When used correctly, pneumatics does not pose a threat to human life. But to believe that this is an ordinary toy that is not capable of harming health is also wrong. The deplorable consequences, believe me, are many. Indeed, along with the scope of application, the sight has also shifted: if earlier they shot at targets in a shooting range or at banks in the forest, now they shoot at people. Three shots at point-blank range and a control shot in the head - this is how the Mozyrian tried to restore justice with one of the visitors to the nightclub, using an air pistol as a weighty argument. A resident of Vitebsk shot two boys from a window. A 15-year-old teenager, also from Vitebsk, did not think of anything better than how to fire at the guys passing by. The maximum punishment for such hooligan acts is up to 10 years in prison.
And now, dear Igor, attention! The law "On weapons" categorically prohibits the use of pneumatics for self-defense! Even if your spouse acts according to the instructions for the pistol and shoots only at the limbs - arms or legs, she will be held administratively liable. When deciding to use a gun, remember that the head, neck, chest or groin are vital areas, any impact on them can be harmful to health. For example, a strong beat, falling into the region of the heart, is able to stop it. We must not forget that steel balls easily pierce soft tissues; they cannot be removed without the help of a surgeon. So it’s better for your wife not to get a gun, if anything, but turn on the “sound” siren - loudly and desperately call for help.
As statistics show, either unintelligent teenagers, or persons who have previously been prosecuted, shoot. How do weapons get into their hands? Now it is enough to enter the appropriate search query - and a lot of online stores are ready to offer their services. True, they are allowed to sell products with muzzle energy up to 3 joules. More powerful specimens are sold only by hunting shops that have a special license from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Seeing a sign on the site that weapons are sold only to adults, in theory, a teenager should close the page. But forbidden fruit is sweet.
And completely in vain. Many people lose sight of the fact that liability for an easy purchase comes immediately: since the beginning of the year, 47 citizens have been brought to administrative responsibility for illegal transportation and carrying of pneumatics. For the commission of various crimes with its use, 40 criminal cases were initiated.
Where does such a pernicious love for weapons come from? We must say thank you to the militants and computer games where blood and violence are indispensable. So it seems that a showdown without a gun is impossible. Even if it will be pneumatics, which, as a rule, are bought for entourage, in order to show off among peers. As Aleksey Klyuchnikov, Senior Inspector of the Prevention Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, explained, at present, issues of tightening the circulation of pneumatics, equating them with firearms are increasingly being discussed. Over time, most likely, it will. However, low-power, up to 3 joules, these innovations, perhaps, will not affect.
The permit system was founded back in the 60s, when the USSR existed. After its collapse, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus inherited many legal principles, and if in Russia there were fundamental changes regarding the licensing activities of the authorities, then in Belarus the structure remained unchanged. Under the authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, licensing departments have been created at police departments that deal with licensing and registration of civilian weapons.
The rules for the acquisition and storage of weapons are prescribed in the law "On Weapons", which has registration number 61-Z, it is dated November 13, 2001.
Naturally, today this law is relevant in one of the latest editions, but this has nothing to do with our issue. Article 14 of this law spells out all the rules for the acquisition of civilian weapons, as well as ammunition for them.
Citing the article will not bring the desired understanding that must be conveyed to citizens so that they can obtain a weapon permit in Belarus. We will use the basic provisions and, based on them, describe a detailed algorithm for registering weapons.
First a hunting permit, and then a license
Civilian weapons are not limited to hunting look, these are traumatic weapons, gas, edged weapons, sports and self-defense weapons. For all of these types, you must obtain a special permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. But it is for hunters that this path will be somewhat longer, since in order to obtain a license for hunting weapons, you need to prove that it will be used only in hunting activities, and for this you will need to present a pre-issued hunting permit. That is why we will begin the story of how to obtain a weapon permit in the Republic of Belarus with secondary issues.
By contacting the territorial executive authority through the Ministry of Forestry. Just note that the candidates are subject to age requirements. The citizen must be of legal age. A foreign citizen also has the right to obtain a hunting license, he must have all permits valid in his country. Persons with a residence permit in the Republic of Belarus are also entitled to receive a certificate.
Passport must be presented with any application. The situation with the hunting permit was no exception. A package of documents is collected here, so photocopies of all completed pages of the passport should be made.
The training of hunters, as well as the training of future owners of weapons in Belarus, is treated in good faith, so a simple reply is indispensable. It will not be enough just to familiarize yourself with the rules of hunting. It is necessary to complete a training course (even remotely), and then pass the exam.
Photos, the size of which is 3 by 4 cm, must be in color. Two photographs are required. Headwear or sunglasses are not allowed.
Hunting permits, unfortunately, are not issued free of charge. Its registration will be possible only after payment of the state duty.
Returning to training, it should be emphasized that the theoretical course includes knowledge of legislation, knowledge of safety, first aid, as well as some questions on animal biology. The licensed enterprise "Belgosokhota" is practically a monopolist in this area. It operates in several regions of the republic. Not so long ago, an official website was launched, where everyone can study remotely.
Upon successful passing of the exam, which is organized in the form of answers to the questions of the ticket, the citizen is issued a hunter's certificate. It will be valid for 10 years, but only if there is a special card for recording violations and recording the payment of the fee. By the way, the next payment is made every 12 months.
Passage of the medical commission
The received hunter's certificate is just a document necessary for obtaining a license (except for its significance during hunting). But it still does not give the right to acquire weapons. The above permission, as we have already mentioned, is necessary for registration of a hunting rifle. In the case of the purchase of other types of weapons, the procedure for processing documents begins with a medical examination.
A medical certificate can be obtained at a regular clinic. To do this, you must contact the pre-medical office and indicate that the commission is being held in order to obtain a permit for weapons. The citizen will be given a list of doctors, among which a psychiatrist and a narcologist are mandatory. Only after checking all the specialists, the therapist issues the coveted certificate.
Submission of documents
In principle, everything is almost ready to apply for a license. It is necessary to appear at the regional police department at the place of your registration. The attendant will tell you which office to contact. Usually, next to the office where they deal with licensing issues, there is an information stand. It is necessary to find a sample application on it and draw it up in advance.
Please note that the issuance of a license for weapons, as well as the issuance of a hunting license, is paid. Having found out from the employee the details for payment, you should pay the state duty.
The submission of the application is accompanied by the provision of some other documents.
- These include a passport, or rather a photocopy of the completed pages.
- Two photographs of size 3 by 4 cm are submitted. They must be made in black and white (not to be confused with photographs for a hunter's certificate).
- The hunter's certificate is presented when issuing a permit for the purchase of hunting weapons.
- The medical certificate should, of course, contain such indications of doctors under which it is allowed to acquire weapons.
It is important to remember that citizens who do not have experience in owning weapons will not be able to immediately purchase rifled weapons. For this start, you need to own a smooth-bore weapon for 5 years, and then issue a rifled one. But the break of experience should not exceed one year.
Do not forget to take care of the arrangement of the storage place for the purchased weapons. The most important requirement is the presence of a metal box or safe. This box should have a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized entry and, moreover, keep the weapon out of reach of children. The box is screwed to the floor or to the wall, depending on its shape and dimensions. Inspection of the safe is carried out by the local inspector. The examination procedure is initiated by the employees of the licensing department, and not by the applicant. Based on the results of the inspection, the policeman draws up an act, which he submits to the department.
A citizen also does not have to prove his right to receive permission in terms of his absence of a criminal record or administrative offenses. Corresponding requests are also carried out by the employees of the department. The check is carried out quite quickly, since the department is under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If, upon request, no compromising information is revealed, then after a while the citizen will receive permission, allowing him to go to a weapons store and buy the desired weapon.
Registration of acquired weapons
The essence of the licensing system, in addition to issuing licenses, is to account for all civilian weapons. Each purchased barrel is subject to registration. It must be submitted for inspection so that the experts establish the compliance of its technical parameters with the indicators declared in the documentation.
In order to go to the police department after buying the barrel, the owner has only 10 days. It is not recommended to violate these temporary rules, since the fines for non-compliance with the rules for registering weapons are quite significant.
After the trunk is registered, you need to wait some more time. It can not be used either in self-defense or hunting. By and large, it is still impossible to store it, since the citizen has not received a license to store and carry it, it will be ready after registration in a few days. Do not forget that the license has a limited validity period. After three years, this document will have to be renewed. This procedure is very similar to the authorization algorithm described above.
Customers who purchase air pistols in our online store and other individuals often have a number of similar questions about the law, the rights to use, purchase and carry the products offered. In this regard, the team of our company will try to decipher the “Law of the Republic of Belarus on weapons” as clearly as possible and give clear answers to the most common questions.
1. Do I need permission to purchase such goods as pneumatics in Belarus?
Dear buyers! The product presented on our site is not subject to mandatory registration, and its purchase does not require medical certificate, permits of internal affairs bodies. Remember:
A) Pneumatic weapons with a muzzle energy of more than 7.5 J are subject to registration.
B) Weapons with a muzzle energy below 3 J are not pneumatic weapons, but are structurally similar to pneumatic weapons.
C) Our store sells pneumatic pistols with muzzle energy up to 3 J, so when ordering purchases on our portal, you can protect yourself, your family, and those around you from problems with the law.
D) The sale of pneumatic pistols is carried out by persons whose age is at least 18 years. In case of doubtful circumstances, the courier site has the right to ask the buyer to provide a passport.
2. I want to buy pneumatics in Belarus and walk with a new toy around the city in crowded places. Will I have problems if I meet with employees of the internal affairs bodies?
Problems will only occur if:
1. The air pistol will be in full combat readiness, that is, loaded.
2.The gun will be carried without a holster.
3. You will shoot at passers-by or damage other people's property.
Remember! Even if you comply with the norms of the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, but the employees of the internal affairs bodies have a biased attitude towards you, do not be afraid and do not defend your rights, but ask:
1.Show your ID.
2. Find out the reason for the detention.
3. Present the product passport. If you don't have your passport with you, drive home and hand the pistol passport to the person who made the arrest and seized the pistol.
4. Want to check for compliance of weapons with legal norms? Yes, please, let them check it, but they will not forget to return it back to you along with your passport, as well as a document confirming the legality of the experiment.
5. After checking the pneumatics, your property must be returned, otherwise you have the right to file a complaint with higher authorities. Do not forget to write down the details of the person who carried out the detention, keep copies of the protocol that you may need in the future.
4. Can I flunk someone out of my new toy?
Pneumatic pistols, which can be bought in the online store site, are designed to improve shooting skills and active rest. The use of this type of weapon to injure citizens of the Republic of Belarus, foreigners, stateless persons, other people's property will lead to the imposition of an administrative penalty, criminal liability in accordance with the severity of the harm.
Remember! Such games can turn into irreversible consequences for you! You can kill and cripple a person with a stick, a stone, a slingshot, and even a spoon. Do not use pneumatic pistols to shoot people and animals, because someday this will lead to the fact that even such harmless toys cannot be bought without special permission.
5. Will he break a bottle of champagne?
We do not test each gun for penetration, as this will result in you receiving a used item. If you shoot at glass bottles, do not forget to clean up the fragments and debris after you. When shooting at plastic bottles, draw water into them, otherwise the gun will not pierce the container, but will throw it off.
Information can be sent to the email address [email protected].
6. Where can I shoot with an air pistol?
In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, it is possible to shoot from pneumatic pistols in specially equipped places, outside the city, outside settlements, however, the distance to the nearest living soul must be at least 300 meters.
Do not check the destructive power of pneumatics from the window of your house, entrance, on the street! Otherwise, you risk harming others, other people's property and even loved ones, for which you will incur criminal and administrative liability.
7. Do I need a safe to store an air pistol with muzzle energy up to 3 J?
No safe required! If you have children or persons who are able to use the product without your permission, do not know how to use it, can harm themselves and others, hide it in an inaccessible place.
8. I want to buy an air pistol for my child, but he is under 18, what should I do?
Remember! The use of air pistols by minors is prohibited if there is no adult nearby who can be responsible for the child. Do not let children use pistols for free, show off to girlfriends and friends, even in an unloaded state.
9. Is there anything more powerful?
There is not and will not be more powerful until changes are made to the law on "Weapons" of the Republic of Belarus.
10. Are there gas springs?
If you have not found anything in our assortment for yourself, it does not mean that we are hiding something in the bins. Gas springs and pistons for air rifles have the right to sell only hunting shops with a license.
11. I was caught with a gun, seized it, now they threaten me with criminal liability. What will happen?
The only advice we can give you is to seek legal advice. Only they can take responsibility for your future. We cannot guarantee that our opinion will be objective.
12. Where can an air pistol be loaded?
A loaded air pistol can be stored at your home, as well as at an organized shooting range, in a shooting range. In a car, around the city, transportation is carried out in a discharged state, sheathed and together with a product passport. In this case, when meeting with employees of the internal affairs bodies, questions are excluded.
13. Is hunting with pneumatic weapons allowed on the territory of the Republic of Belarus?
Hunting with pneumatics is prohibited. Such a killing is not humane, because the animal may suffer dying or escape wounded, after which it will die from infection.
We wish you a pleasant stay and successful shopping in the ReZon.by online store!
The circulation of weapons in Belarus is regulated by the Law of the Republic of Belarus of November 13, 2001 On weapons (hereinafter gun law).
To begin with, consider the types of weapons into which the Weapons Act subdivides it. It is subdivided into:
— combat
— official
— civil
Citizens can buy civilian weapons.
The requirement for it, according to the Law on Weapons of Belarus, is as follows:
- It shouldn't shoot bursts.
- Magazine capacity should not exceed 10 rounds.
The bullet must not have a core.
- The caliber of rifled weapons should not exceed 9.3 mm.
- The length must be at least 80 cm.
Civil weapons The law on weapons of Belarus divides into:
— Self defense weapons , which includes:
a) stun guns with parameters permitted by the Ministry of Health.
b) aerosol dispensers of tear and irritants.
c) gas revolvers and pistols.
— Sports which refers to:
a) rifled firearms.
c) pneumatic with muzzle energy from 3 to 25 j.
d) cold.
e) throwing.
— hunting :
a) rifled and combined firearms (including those with interchangeable rifled barrels).
b) firearms smoothbore.
c) pneumatic with muzzle energy from 7.5 to 25 J.
d) cold.
e) throwing.
— Signal.
Purchasing civilian weapons in Belarus, according to the Law on Weapons, can be citizens over the age of 18, permanently residing in the Republic of Belarus. It is purchased with the permission of the Internal Affairs Agencies.
Citizens who are members of sports shooting organizations and have membership cards these organizations. They should be doing shooting sports at least 5 years. They can buy weapons in the manner that the Law on Weapons of Belarus provides for the purchase of hunting weapons.
You can buy gas and signal weapons with the permission of the Department of Internal Affairs in the amount of up to 2 units with registration within 10 days.
Mechanical and aerosol means of spraying tear and irritating substances, stun guns, as well as pneumatic weapons with muzzle energy up to 7.5 J. according to the Law on Weapons of Belarus, it can be purchased without permission and registration.
How to buy weapons in Belarus.
Hunting rifled and combined weapons can be purchased by citizens who have used hunting smoothbore weapons for 5 years or who already have rifled or combined weapons in use.
Citizens who have permission to store and carry hunting weapons can buy cold hunting weapons. According to the Law on Weapons of Belarus it is registered upon purchase at a trade enterprise by making a note in the permit for the right to store and carry hunting weapons.
How to buy hunting smoothbore weapons.
As already noted, according to the Law on Weapons of Belarus, citizens with a state certificate for the right to hunt can buy hunting smooth-bore weapons.
To obtain it, a person who has reached the age of 18 must pass a hunting exam in the forestry or UE "Belohot". To prepare for it, you can study the Rules of Hunting and the collection "Questions and Answers for Passing a Special Hunting Exam", etc.
Having received a certificate, you can enter the hunting society. Members of the society hunt in the hunting grounds will cost less than those who are not members of it.
To obtain a certificate, you must submit the following documents:
1. Application.
2. Certificates from narcological and neuropsychiatric dispensaries.
3. 2 photos.
In order to buy a weapon in a trading enterprise, according to the Law on Weapons of Belarus, you must contact the licensing department of the internal affairs department at your place of residence to obtain a permit to purchase weapons.
For this.
1. In the permit department of the internal affairs department, take a direction to medical commission, which should establish the absence of contraindications to the possession of weapons. It is necessary to provide certificates from the narcological and neuropsychiatric dispensaries to the medical board.
2. Contact the district inspector who will check you and whether you have conditions for storing weapons at your place of residence. According to the Law on Weapons in Belarus, storage conditions provide for the absence of access by unauthorized persons to it and the presence of a metal box or safe. Use of a box from other high-strength material is allowed. In extreme cases, a wooden box that can be upholstered with a metal sheet. The box or safe must be locked and secured to a wall or floor.
As a result of the check, a conclusion should appear that your personality and storage conditions allow you to buy weapons and store them at your place of residence.
3. With the collected documents, we turn to the Department of Internal Affairs and obtain permission for the right to purchase. The permit is valid for 6 months with the right to renew.
4. With the purchased weapons and the stub from the permit to purchase weapons (with a note on the purchase of weapons from a store in it), we turn to the Department of Internal Affairs and receive a long-awaited permit for the right to store and carry hunting weapons. It is valid for 3 years, renewable.
Who does not have the right to buy weapons, according to the Law on Weapons of Belarus.
1. Persons under the age of 18 cannot buy weapons in Belarus.
2. Those who have physical disabilities or diseases in which the possession of weapons is contraindicated.
3. Persons who have a criminal record for weapons-related crimes or who have committed crimes while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
4. Those serving a sentence.
5. Persons who committed administrative offenses related to infliction of bodily harm, petty hooliganism, were held administratively liable for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or for offenses in the field of hunting or arms trafficking.
6. According to the Law on Weapons, persons who twice, during the year, were brought to administrative responsibility for drinking alcohol or appearing in public place in a state of intoxication.
7. Those who do not have permanent residence and conditions for storing weapons.
In addition, the Law on Weapons of Belarus states that the grounds for refusing to issue permits may be:
- Failure to provide required information or providing incorrect information in the application.
- If it is impossible to ensure the safety and accounting of weapons.
The Department of Internal Affairs must justify the refusal in writing.
As you can see buy weapons in Belarus is not difficult. Gun Law in Belarus it allows. It is enough to be an adult, sober, law-abiding and relatively healthy.
According to the information and public relations department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the ministry explained the essence of the amendments to the legislation on the circulation of weapons and the implementation of security activities. Recall that the relevant bill was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 12, and the Council of the Republic approved on April 18, writes BelaPAN.
For the first time, the terms "traumatic firearms" and "traumatic cartridge" are legally defined. The circulation of such weapons and ammunition, as well as long-barreled firearms with a rifled barrel of a caliber of more than 9.3 mm, with attachments for bayonets (bayonet-knives), is prohibited by law on the territory of Belarus. In addition, a new type of hunting weapon is introduced - throwing. It will be used for aviary hunting with bows and crossbows.
Organizations issuing state certificates for the right to hunt are entitled to purchase hunting weapons for the training of future hunters.
The procedure for acquiring hunting weapons with a rifled barrel is changing. According to the new wording of Article 14 of the law on weapons, "a hunting firearm with a rifled barrel, a hunting firearm combined weapon, a hunting throwing weapon have the right to acquire citizens permanently residing in the Republic of Belarus, provided that they own such weapons, with the exception of hunting throwing weapons or have owned a hunting smooth-bore firearm for at least five years during the six years preceding the application for the acquisition of a hunting firearm with a rifled barrel, a hunting firearm combined weapon, a hunting throwing weapon. "That is, now a citizen who already owns a hunting carbine, to acquire a second piece of hunting weapon with a rifled barrel, it is not necessary to own a smooth-bore hunting weapon.In addition, in order to purchase a hunting carbine, it was previously necessary to own a smooth-bore hunting weapon for at least five years continuously.Now it is allowed to interrupt the specified experience of owning such weapons for up to one year within the last six years.
At the same time, weapons purchased by citizens in the prescribed manner and registered with the police before the amendments to the legislation came into force are allowed for circulation on the territory of the country.
According to the amendments, foreign citizens and stateless persons permanently residing on the territory of Belarus receive the right to acquire and own civilian weapons. Foreign citizens and stateless persons temporarily staying or temporarily residing in Belarus will be able to purchase civilian weapons here, provided that they are exported from the country no later than 10 days from the date of purchase.
Amendments to the legislation grant the right to confiscate weapons and ammunition by the police in the event of cancellation of a permanent residence permit in Belarus of a foreign citizen or stateless person - the owner of the weapon, as well as initiation of a criminal case against the owner of civilian weapons for committing a crime related to the use or use of weapons , until the termination of the criminal prosecution or the entry into force of the court verdict, or in the case of a preventive measure in the form of detention until its cancellation.
The list of administrative offenses is specified, in case of which persons will not have the right to acquire weapons: intentional infliction of bodily harm; petty hooliganism; shooting from a firearm in a populated area or in a place not intended for shooting; repeated drinking of alcoholic, low-alcohol drinks or beer in a public place or appearing in a public place or at work in a state of intoxication within a year after the imposition of an administrative penalty; control vehicle in a state of alcoholic intoxication; violation of the rules of hunting management and hunting in the form of deprivation of a special right.
Such offenses as smoking tobacco products in prohibited places, hiring without documents, and others have disappeared from the list. If a citizen committed them once, then the permit to store and carry weapons was canceled for five years.
Taking into account the numerous appeals of weapons owners whose permits were canceled, and hunting is an integral part of their lives, the period (from five to three years) for re-applying for a permit to purchase weapons after cancellation has been reduced.
If a weapon is lost as a result of a violation of the rules for the safe handling of it, the permit to store and carry weapons is canceled for a period of three years. For each specific fact, the police conducts a check, because sometimes it happens that under the guise of an accidental loss, a person tries to hide an illegal act.
Owners of weapons and those who are just going to buy them should not forget about the responsibility for the safety of weapons, the Ministry of Internal Affairs notes. Now the owners of civilian weapons with a rifled barrel will have to decide: to equip the premises or places of its storage with an alarm (within 6 months from the date of entry into force of the law) or to refuse possession.