Right To Keep and Bear Arms - Japan

Japan

With the exception of law enforcement and defense force personnel, ownership of conventional firearms is prohibited in Japan. Exceptions are made for firearms with cultural/artistic value (i.e. museum pieces) and for class 4 air pistol competitors, such as Olympic athletes.

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