Gun Ownership

In response to the terror attacks: Israel eases regulations for gun ownership

These amendments will likely result in more armed civilians, and will hopefully contribute to added security in Israel.

An Ultra orthodox Jewish soldier with his rifle and gun at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, August 9, 2024 (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Today (Tuesday), the National Security Committee chaired by MK Zvika Fogel approved two important amendments to the firearms regulations. The amendments will make it easier to obtain a private license for firearms both for IDF fighters and for civilians who have completed civilian service.

As part of the first amendment, soldiers who served in the IDF and who were discharged before 1999 - at which time soldier's certificates were not yet issued - will be able to apply for a firearms license, subject to their training as soldiers and no more than 20 years having passed since their release from regular service or active reserve service.

The second amendment concerns those who have not served in the IDF, but have completed at least two years of civilian service. This amendment will allow citizens starting at the age of 21 to apply for a firearms license, instead of the current age of 27, thus expanding the circle of eligible citizens.

MK Zvika Fogel, Chairman of the National Security Committee, said, "We are not only correcting years of injustice for the soldiers who served the country, but also opening the door for citizens who served in civil service to protect themselves. Those who contributed and defended the country deserve to be able to protect themselves and those close to them."

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I hope they do it responsibly.
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