How to obtain a weapons permit in the Republic of Belarus. The procedure for purchasing rifled hunting weapons has been changed. Is it possible to carry an air pistol in Belarus?

About ten years ago, a woman I knew on a cold autumn evening on her way home unexpectedly met... a robber. They pulled her purse like a rope until the dog's barking scared off the robber. After some time, he settled in the pocket of a careful woman for a long time gas canister. Similar cases can happen to everyone in our lives. But how can you defend yourself until the police arrive? How much are means of self-defense, and is it possible to use firearms for these purposes? A police lieutenant colonel answered these questions for us Dmitry Yazepchik, senior inspector for special assignments of the licensing and permitting department of the prevention department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

There is no urgent need to purchase self-defense means in our country,” the interlocutor says. - By and large, Our crime situation is calm, and therefore there is no reason for this. However, someone who wants to purchase, for example, gas pistol, must acquire the skills to handle it and pass a medical examination. And only after that the territorial internal affairs bodies will decide whether a citizen can be given permission to purchase self-defense weapons.

- It seems to me that stun guns and gas cartridges are most often purchased.

The above means refer to self-defense weapons, but you do not need to obtain permission to purchase them. They can be bought on the market, in specialized stores, but such products must be necessarily certified.

- Which means of self-defense do you consider the most effective?

All weapons pose a potential threat to humans. And each of the products, when used correctly, will be effective for the owner. When purchasing such a weapon, firstly, you need to think about why are you buying it?, and secondly, you should understand with what means of self-defense you it will be more convenient.

- Unlike Russia, we are prohibited from owning and using traumatic weapons.

Yes, in 2012 in Belarus traumatic weapons equated to firearms. Its circulation is completely prohibited in our country.

- Can batons and baseball bats be considered means of self-defense?

Of course not. You need to play baseball with a bat. There is simply a certain group of people who acquire and use them for other purposes.

- By the way, at what age does a citizen of Belarus have the right to keep firearms?

According to the law, all You can buy weapons in our country from the age of 18. Upon payment duties in the amount of 2 basic units a resident of our country is given permit to store weapons for 3 years. A similar procedure has been created for registration sports and hunting weapons . For possession only shotgun should also have a state hunter's certificate.

By the way, for illegal actions in relation to gas weapons the owner may receive a fine of up to 10 basic units with confiscation of the weapon. But for possession of firearms, a person already faces criminal liability. Over the first 9 months of 2014, 935 units of unregistered weapons and 1,650 units of registered weapons were seized. More often, weapons are confiscated from black diggers and people whose relatives left them. It should be noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs carried out campaign to register unregistered weapons. Anyone could contact the internal affairs bodies, present a weapon (no sanctions were applied) and register it in their name. As a result, we achieved good results: more than 700 weapons were brought to the police.

Taras Shchyry.

Reference

Self-defense weapons- a set of types of weapons and other technical means that can legally be used by a person to protect the life and health of persons whose life or health is threatened as a result of a criminal attack.

How much do self-defense products cost?

You can purchase self-defense products not only in regular stores, but also on the Internet. For example, prices for gas canisters on some sites start at 80 thousand rubles. Stun guns can be purchased for both 500 thousand and 2.5 million (so-called stun guns). An ordinary flashlight-electric stun gun costs 1.5 million rubles. As you can see, everything depends on the financial capabilities and taste of the potential buyer.

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 authorities, then in Belarus the structure remained unchanged. Under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, licensing departments have been created at police departments that deal with the 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, dated November 13, 2001.

Naturally, today this law is relevant in one of the latest editions, but this has nothing to do with our question. Article 14 of this law sets out all the rules for the acquisition of civilian weapons, as well as ammunition for them.

Quoting the article will not bring the desired understanding that needs to be conveyed to citizens so that they have the opportunity to obtain a weapons 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 species, these are traumatic weapons, gas weapons, edged weapons, sports weapons and self-defense weapons. For all of the above types, you must obtain a special permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. But for hunters, this path will be somewhat longer, since in order to obtain a license for a hunting weapon, you need to prove that it will be used only for hunting activities, and for this you will need to present a hunting permit issued in advance. That is why we will begin the story of how to obtain a weapons permit in the Republic of Belarus with secondary issues.

By contacting the territorial executive authority through the Ministry of Forestry. Let us immediately note that there are age requirements for candidates. The citizen must be an adult. A foreign citizen also has the right to obtain a hunting license; he must have all permits valid in his country. Persons who have a residence permit in the Republic of Belarus are also given the right to receive a certificate.

Your passport must be presented when submitting any application. The situation with hunting permits was no exception. A package of documents is collected here, so you should make photocopies of all completed pages of your passport.

The training of hunters, as well as the training of future gun owners in Belarus, is treated conscientiously, so a simple unsubscribe will not do. It will not be enough to simply familiarize yourself with the hunting rules. You must complete a training course (you can even do it remotely) and then pass an exam.

Photos measuring 3 x 4 cm must be in color. Two photographs must be provided. 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 fee.

Returning to the training, it should be emphasized that the theoretical course includes knowledge of legislation, knowledge of safety precautions, first aid, as well as some questions on animal biology. The licensed enterprise Belgosohota is practically a monopolist in this area. It operates in several regions of the republic. Not long ago, the official website was launched, where anyone can study remotely.

Upon successful passing of the exam, which is organized in the form of answers to questions on the ticket, the citizen is issued a hunter's certificate. It will be valid for 10 years, but only if you have a special card for recording violations and recording the payment of the fee. By the way, the next payment is made every 12 months.

Passing a medical examination

The received hunter's certificate is just a document necessary for obtaining a license (except for its value during hunting). But it does not yet give the right to purchase weapons. The above permission, as we have already mentioned, is needed to register a hunting rifle. In the case of purchasing other types of weapons, the paperwork procedure begins with a medical examination.

A medical certificate can be obtained at a regular clinic. To do this, you need to contact the pre-medical office and indicate that the commission is being held in order to obtain a weapons permit. The citizen will be given a list of doctors, among whom a psychiatrist and a narcologist are required. Only after checking all the specialists does the therapist issue the coveted certificate.

Submission of documents

In principle, everything is almost ready to apply for a license. You must report to the local police department at your place of residence. The attendant will tell you which office to contact. Usually, next to the office where licensing issues are dealt with, there is an information stand. There you need to find a sample application and draw it up in advance.

Please note that the issuance of a weapons license, as well as the issuance of a hunting license, is paid. Having found out the payment details from the employee, you must pay the state fee.

Submitting an application is accompanied by the provision of some other documents.

• These include a passport, or rather a photocopy of the completed pages.
• Two photographs measuring 3 by 4 cm are submitted. They must be in black and white format (not to be confused with photographs for a hunter’s ID).
• A hunter's certificate is presented when applying for a permit to purchase hunting weapons.
• The medical certificate must, naturally, contain such testimony from doctors that it is permissible to purchase 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. To begin with, you need to own a smooth-bore weapon for 5 years, and then register a rifled weapon. But the break in service 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 must have a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized entry and, moreover, to protect the weapon from children. The box is screwed to the floor or to the wall, depending on its shape and dimensions. The safe is inspected by a local inspector. The examination procedure is initiated by employees of the permitting department, and not by the applicant. Based on the results of the inspection, the policeman draws up a report, which he submits to the department.

A citizen also does not have to prove his right to obtain a permit in terms of his lack of a criminal record or administrative offenses. Relevant requests are also carried out by department employees. The check takes place quite quickly, since the department is under the authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If the request does not reveal any incriminating information, then after a while the citizen will receive permission allowing him to go to a weapons store and buy the desired weapon.

Registration of purchased weapons

The essence of the licensing system, in addition to issuing licenses, comes down to recording all civilian weapons. Each purchased barrel must be registered. It must be submitted for inspection so that experts can determine whether its technical parameters comply with the indicators stated in the documentation.

In order to go to the police department after purchasing a barrel, the owner has only 10 days. It is not recommended to violate these temporary norms, since the fines for non-compliance with the rules for registering weapons are quite significant.

After the barrel is registered, you need to wait some more time. It cannot be used either in self-defense or hunting. By and large, it is not possible to store it yet, since the citizen has not received a license to store and carry it; it will be ready after registration in a few days. Don't 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 algorithm for obtaining permission described above.

How to obtain a hunting and weapons permit in the Republic of Belarus?

The desire for Hunting has been inherited since ancient times and passed on to us from generation to generation. And today, Hunting remains one of the most passionate hobbies.
Over time, the rules of Hunting have changed a lot, now not everyone can buy a weapon at their first desire and go Hunt whoever they want and where they want. To do this, you must first obtain permission both for the right to Hunt and for the right to purchase weapons.

That is why the right to Hunt, as well as the right to keep weapons, is legislatively regulated by government agencies and you can obtain permission in the Republic of Belarus from the Ministry of Forestry at your place of residence, and in Minsk and the Minsk region from the RUE “Belgosohota”.

Obtaining a state hunting license

According to the rules of hunting and hunting, any capable citizen of the Republic of Belarus who has reached the age of majority, 18 years, can obtain a certificate. The right to hunt can also be obtained by foreign citizens who have a hunter’s certificate from their country, and stateless persons who have a residence permit in the Republic of Belarus.

To consider obtaining a state certificate, you must submit an application and the following documents:

1. Passport;

2. A document confirming completion of preparation for passing a special hunting exam;

3. Two color photographs 3x4;

4. Receipt for payment of state duty.

Cost of the procedure:

State duty (1 base value) – 21 rubles;

Exam – 4.2 rubles;

Registration in the register of hunters – 50 kopecks.

You can pay on the spot or bring a payment receipt for the specified amount to the following details:

Recipient of the payment - UE "Belgosohota", UNP: 101435427, account 3012000005262, in the ASB "Belarusbank", code 795.

After submitting your application, you will need to pass a special hunting exam in the form of a test on knowledge of environmental legislation, the biology of wild animals and birds, hunting rules in the Republic of Belarus, safety rules for hunting and handling hunting weapons, hunting tools, first aid, etc. .
The exam is conducted by appointment at the Republican Unitary Enterprise “Belgosohota”.

Since 2014, mandatory training courses for future hunters have been introduced in Belarus. They are organized in forestry enterprises and on the basis of the RUE “Belgosohota”. In addition to the main form of training, Belgosohota organizes online training courses for passing a special hunting exam.

If you choose full-time training, the training will last for two weeks from 18.00 to 21.00 on weekdays. During this time, the theoretical and practical parts will be completed, the latter, by the way, includes shooting practice on the stand. The cost of the course is 180 rubles (1.8 million before denomination).

To complete distance learning, you must register on the website where all required material in the form of lectures and test tasks. It will cost less - 100 rubles (1 million before denomination), but will last longer - 28 days.
The final exam contains 10 questions that require 80% correct answers (some questions have multiple correct options).

If you successfully pass the exam, you will be issued a state hunting license within a month.

If you fail the exam, you can retake it in a week by paying 0.2 of the base amount (4.2 rubles), the number of retakes is not limited. There is no need to pay a state fee to obtain a certificate.

According to the latest data, 95% of those who complete the course successfully pass the exam and receive a hunting license. The decision on issuance is made by the Ministry of Forestry within a month from the date of passing the exam upon presentation of the passport.

The certificate is issued for 10 years and is valid if you have a violation registration card and payment of the state fee. The fee must be paid every 12 months before the start of the hunt.

Obtaining a medical certificate
When you have the appropriate certificate in your hands, it’s time to think about purchasing a gun. This will require a special permit from the police (more on that later) and a medical certificate.

To obtain a certificate, you must immediately contact the pre-medical office of the clinic at your place of residence, where they will issue a referral for tests and a commission from specialists.

In addition, you will be given directions to two dispensaries - psychoneurological and narcological. After this, certificates from them must be presented at your clinic - without this, a general medical report on your viability as a gun owner cannot be obtained.

Obtaining permission from the police
Next, you need to write an application at the nearest police station for permission to purchase a smoothbore gun. You must first pay a state fee in the amount of one basic amount (21 rubles) for issuing a permit to purchase weapons.

A medical certificate must be attached to the application and payment receipt.

There you need to provide the following documents:

Passport (residence permit);

Two photographs 3*4;

State hunting license;

A medical certificate confirming the absence of contraindications to the possession and storage of weapons.

It should also be noted that at first you will be able to obtain permission to store only smooth-bore hunting weapons and only after 5 years to purchase and store a rifle with a rifled barrel. The break in the possession of smooth-bore weapons should not exceed one year.

As for the place to store weapons, it can be either a special safe or just a metal box with a lock. For greater reliability, you can attach the box to the floor or wall, and equip the room itself with an alarm or other technical means security
Most important criterion The key is to ensure that the storage location is well protected from unauthorized persons and children, so the main thing is a safe or a metal box with a lock.

After you have prepared everything, a permitting inspector will be sent to you, who will prepare the appropriate inspection report, which reflects the conditions created for storing weapons. If everything meets the established standards, it will begin The final stage inspections, during which employees law enforcement must make sure that the future owner of the weapon has not been brought to administrative responsibility. It is important that you do not have an unexpunged or outstanding conviction for committing intentional crimes, as well as a number of other offenses prohibiting the purchase of weapons.

If, after an inspection carried out by internal affairs officers, no violations were identified, then the citizen is issued a permit to purchase weapons.

Weapon registration
After purchasing a gun, it must be registered within 10 days. To do this, you need to come to the police station with the purchased weapon and documents for it and obtain permission to store weapons. For this you will have to pay two more basic amounts (42 rubles).

Now you can safely go hunting for a trophy elk or deer, although this pleasure is not cheap, especially if you hunt without being a member of the RGOO BFSO "Dynamo" or the Voenohot enterprise of the public association BVOO and RGOO "Belarusian Society of Hunters and Fishers", whose members are provided significant discounts on hunting in their leased lands.

It is important to know that hunting is allowed only at certain times of the year and in places specially designated for this. Also remember that if you go hunting for game, you will be required to pay a tax for the right to hunt in the amount of 1 basic unit (21 rubles).

You can buy a gun, the first weapon in the store for Hunters - ZAPAL.
Come we will help you do it right choice weapons. We will also advise you on the necessary equipment for hunting.

Sources: Belohota and Belgosohota

Not only household know-how is firmly integrated into our lives. Recently, Belarusians have increasingly begun to acquire air pistols. Some do it for greater importance, while others worry about their personal safety. Igor from Vitebsk bought a pistol for his wife so that she would not be afraid to return home from work at night. Only he was disturbed by the latest news that they want to ban pneumatic weapons in Belarus. “SG” considered the question relevant - there are big holidays, the accompanying feast and entertainment events increase the degree of passions. And no matter how the action done in the heat of the moment did not lead to big troubles.

Pneumatics have only now begun to gain popularity due to their accessibility to the mass consumer, although these weapons were created in Germany back in 1590. It was expensive, used only by the nobility during hunting. At that time, there was an opinion that pneumatic guns shot more accurately and were less sensitive to weather conditions. Although popularity increased due to other obvious advantages - noiselessness, lack of smoke and flash.

From year to year, models of pneumatic weapons were improved, and the appearance gradually acquired a modern appearance. The only thing that remained unchanged was the method of organizing the shot: in the air, the projectile flies out at enormous speed under the influence of 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 its operating principle and can be spring-piston, gas and compression. Despite the fact that the law does not prohibit adult citizens from purchasing weapons with a muzzle energy (the initial kinetic energy of the bullet at the moment it leaves the barrel) from 3 to 7.5 joules, it is prohibited to carry it freely: in order not to cause a commotion or to 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 unsheathed pneumatic weapons (with muzzle energy over 3 joules) 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 the administrative offense.

As a rule, pneumatic guns can be purchased without special permission and registration with the police - it doesn’t matter whether it’s a rifle, a shotgun or a pistol. The main thing is that the muzzle energy does not exceed 7.5 joules, and the bullet caliber does not exceed 4.5 millimeters.

At correct use Pneumatics do not pose a threat to human life. But it is also wrong to believe that this is an ordinary toy that cannot cause harm to health. Believe me, there are many disastrous consequences. After all, along with the scope of application, the aim 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 to the head - this is how the Mozyr tried to restore justice with one of the nightclub visitors, using as a weighty argument air gun. A resident of Vitebsk shot two boys from a window. A 15-year-old teenager, also from Vitebsk, couldn’t think of anything better than shooting at the kids passing by. The maximum penalty for such hooliganism is up to 10 years in prison.

And now, dear Igor, attention! The Law “On Weapons” categorically prohibits the use of pneumatic weapons for self-defense! Even if your spouse acts according to the instructions for the pistol and shoots only at the extremities - arms or legs, she will incur administrative liability. When deciding to use a pistol, remember that the head, neck, chest or groin area– vital areas, any impact on them can cause harm to health. For example, a powerful blow to the heart area can stop it. We must not forget that steel balls easily penetrate soft fabrics, it will not be possible to remove them without the help of a surgeon. So it’s better for your wife not to take out a gun, if anything happens, but to turn on the “sound” siren - loudly and desperately call for help.

As statistics show, the shooters are either ignorant teenagers or people who have previously been prosecuted. How do weapons get into their hands? Now it is enough to enter the corresponding 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 a website that guns are sold only to adults, the idea is that a teenager should close the page. But the forbidden fruit is sweet.

And completely in vain. Many people lose sight of the fact that for an easy purchase, responsibility comes immediately: since the beginning of the year, 47 citizens have been brought to administrative responsibility for illegally transporting and carrying pneumatics. 40 criminal cases have been initiated for committing various crimes using it.

Where does such a destructive love for weapons come from? We must say thank you to the militants and computer games, where you can’t do without blood and violence. So it seems that a showdown without a gun is impossible. Even if it’s a pneumatic gun, which, as a rule, is bought for decoration, to show off among peers. As Alexey Klyuchnikov, senior inspector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' prevention department, explained, questions about tightening the circulation of pneumatics and equating them with firearms. Over time, most likely, this will happen. However, low-power, up to 3 joules, these innovations, perhaps, will not affect.

Passion for hunting and sports shooting is a hereditary habit that has been passed down from generation to generation through the centuries and still remains one of the main pleasures for many. However, with the fall of the feudal system and the development of the national economy, the rules of hunting underwent changes and over time it became, although a free occupation, but with the highest state control.

That is why the right to hunt, as well as the right to keep weapons, is legally regulated by government agencies and you can obtain a permit in the Republic of Belarus from the Ministry of Forestry at your place of residence, and in Minsk and the Minsk region from the Republican Unitary Enterprise “Belgosohota”.

The procedure for obtaining a state hunting license

According to the rules of hunting and hunting, any capable citizen of the Republic of Belarus who has reached 18 years of age can obtain a certificate. The right to hunt can also be obtained by foreign citizens who have a hunter’s certificate from their country, and stateless persons who have a residence permit in the Republic of Belarus.

To consider obtaining a state certificate, you must submit an application and the following documents:

1. Passport
2. A document confirming completion of preparation for passing a special hunting exam
3. Two 3x4 color photographs.
4. Receipt for payment of state duty.

Cost of the procedure:

• state duty (1 base value) - 210,000 rubles
• exam - 42,000 rubles
• registration in the register of hunters - 5,000 rubles

You can pay on the spot or bring a payment receipt for the specified amount to the following details:

• recipient of the payment - UE "Belgosohota", UNP: 101435427, account 3012000005262, in the ASB "Belarusbank", code 795.

After submitting your application, you will need to pass a special hunting exam in the form of a test on knowledge of environmental legislation, the biology of wild animals and birds, hunting rules in the Republic of Belarus, safety rules for hunting and handling hunting weapons, hunting tools, first aid, etc. The exam is conducted by prior registration at the Republican Unitary Enterprise "Belgosohota".

Since 2014, mandatory training courses for future hunters have been introduced in Belarus. They are organized in forestry enterprises and on the basis of RUE "Belgosohota". In addition to the main form of training, Belgosohota organizes online training courses for passing a special hunting exam.

According to the latest data, 95% of applicants who complete the course successfully pass the exam and receive a hunting license, as well as a violation registration card. The decision on issuance is made by the Ministries of Forestry within a month from the day of passing the exam upon presentation of a passport.

The certificate is issued for 10 years and valid if you have a card for recording violations and paying the state fee. The fee must be paid every 12 months before the start of the hunt.

Procedure for obtaining a weapons permit

After the exam has been passed and the certificate has been received, you need to acquire something without which even illegal hunting is impossible. And since the purchase of any type of weapon on the territory of the Republic of Belarus is prohibited without a permit for its storage, the first thing you need to do is undergo a medical examination at the place of registration. The medical institution issues a special certificate stating that the potential candidate hunter has no contraindications to owning a weapon. The certificate is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

Next, you need to prepare a place for storing weapons in a house or apartment, and after creating the necessary conditions, contact the territorial police department at your place of actual residence. There you need to provide the following documents:

• passport (residence permit);
• two photographs 3*4;
• state hunting license;
• medical certificate confirming the absence of contraindications to the possession and storage of weapons.

A candidate for a permit must write an application according to the established form and pay a state fee in the amount of one basic amount.

It should also be noted that at first you will be able to obtain permission to store only smooth-bore hunting weapons and only after 5-6 years to purchase and store a rifle with a rifled barrel. The break in the possession of smooth-bore weapons should not exceed one year.

As for the place to store weapons, it can be either a special safe or just a metal box with a lock. For greater reliability, you can attach the box to the floor or wall, and equip the room itself with an alarm or other technical security equipment. The most important criterion is that the storage location is well protected from unauthorized persons and children, so the main thing is a safe or a metal box with a lock.

After you have prepared everything, a permitting inspector will be sent to you, who will prepare the appropriate inspection report, which reflects the conditions created for storing weapons. If everything meets the established standards, the final stage of verification will begin, during which law enforcement officials must make sure that the future owner of the weapon has not been brought to administrative responsibility. It is important that you do not have an unexpunged or outstanding conviction for committing intentional crimes, as well as a number of other offenses prohibiting the purchase of weapons.

If, after an inspection carried out by internal affairs officers, no violations were identified, then the citizen is issued a purchase permit.

Happy hunting!

Rewriting sources: belohota.by, belgosohota.by