Civilian Ownership of Firearms in Bongrovia

Civilian firearms ownership is completely legal in Bongrovia, but it is regulated. Bongrovia also maintains a civilian defense force, so civilian firearms ownership is highly welcomed by the government, but not required. Civilians must have a license or purchase permit to purchase firearms, though different classes of firearms have different sets of requirements. All firearms must be registered to a national database for security and theft recovery purposes, and any firearm owned or otherwise obtained illegally is considered a felonious crime with up to 1 year in prison. Firearm regulation is controlled by the Firearms Subdivision of the Office of Domestic Affairs (ODA), itself a subdivision of the Ministry of State Affairs (MoSA)

Non-lethal weapons: Though not technically firearms, certain non-lethal weapons can be obtained without a license or permit so long as the purchaser is 18 years old or older. Common non-lethal weapons include stun guns and handheld tasers. Pepper spray is also common, but isn't a firearm and isn't regulated as such.

Class 1 firearms: Handguns, semi-automatic rifles and carbines (with a barrel length of at least 9 inches, 22.86 cm), and semi-automatic and pump shotguns all fall under Class 1. They can be purchased with a permit good for up to five guns (rifles/shotguns), or two for pistols. Permits are issued by provincial law enforcement agencies (i.e. sheriff's departments).

There are two subclasses for Class 1, Class 1(L) and Class 1(P), denoting "long-gun" and "pistol." You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Class 1(L) purchase permit and at least 20 for a Class 1(P). All other requirements are the same:

- Meet age requirements (see above)
- Be a citizen of Bongrovia with an in-country residency of at least 2 years.
- Pass a background check (conducted by the seller)
- Pass a simple mental health check (basic set of questions, can be conducted by a licensed firearms dealer or a physician)

Concealed Carry Permit (CCP): Citizens can also obtain concealed carry permits for semi-automatic handguns and pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) that are designed to be fired one-handed in a manner similar to a handgun (e.g. AK-style Micro Draco). The requirements are the same, except you must be at least 20 before your permit is issued. CCPs negate the need to apply for a Class 1 purchase permit, though a background check is still conducted at the time of purchase. Under the National Reciprocity Act of 1982, CCPs must be recognized in all provinces of Bongrovia, and permit holders are legally allowed to carry their weapon onto school property. Concealing a weapon without a valid permit on your person and/or concealing a weapon that is not considered a pistol is a felonious crime and is subject to 3-5 years in prison.

Class 2 firearms: Any fully-automatic firearm, including automatic pistols, rifles, "machine guns," and shotguns, are considered Class 2 firearms. Semi-automatic rifles and shotguns with a barrel length of fewer than 9 inches (22.86 cm) are also considered Class 2 firearms. Any civilian can purchase a Class 2 firearm with a purchase permit and a firearms tax stamp. Requirements for Class 2 purchase permits are the same as a Class 1(P) permit, with the addition of a more thorough background check and a tax stamp (applied by the ODA) on the weapon itself. Fully-automatic and select-fire handguns, such as the Glock 18 and Beretta 93, cannot be carried concealed by a concealed carry permit holder.

Clause 4b: Any fully-automatic weapon with a serial number dated before 1970 can be obtained without a Class 2 purchase permit. Many pre-1970 guns of military surplus are owned by Bongrovian citizens

Class 3 firearms: Class 3 firearms are any manually-operated, semi-, or fully-automatic weapon with a bore larger than half an inch (50 cal, 12.7mm) and are generally considered destructive devices. Some rifles (such as those chambered for the .50 Beowulf round) and most shotguns are excluded. In addition to the standard requirements (see Class 2), a tax stamp similar to that of the Class 2 tax stamp is applied to the weapon in question at the time of purchase. A similar tax stamp is also applied when purchasing ammunition for Class 3 weapons. Muzzle-loaded rifles are excluded from Class 3 as they are not considered firearms.

Class 4 firearms/weapons: Class 4 weapons, which usually aren't "firearms," are things such as grenades, grenade and rocket launchers, artillery, and any other type of explosive weapon or harmful device. Some launchers can be owned without any form of firearms permit but will be considered a Class 4 weapon if paired with active rounds for said weapons. Demilitarized (incapable of firing) grenades, launchers, artillery, tanks, and other armored vehicles, and training rounds, can be purchased and possessed without a firearms permit. Some explosive ammunition may be possessed for specific purposes, of which must be approved by the Office of Domestic Affairs. Rockets with a charge of fewer than 5 ounces, missiles with less than 1/4 ounce explosive charge, and certain types of stun grenades are excluded from this classification and can be purchased without a Class 4 permit, specifically relating to store-bought fireworks.

Miscellaneous Firearms/Weapons: Miscellaneous firearms and weapons are any type of weapon that does not specifically fall under any of the above four categories. This includes improvised weapons, concealed weapons built into personal objects (i.e. canes, pens, briefcases, etc.), and certain smoothbore weapons. Most weapons that fall under this category are federally illegal to possess, but some may be possessed under certain circumstances or are approved by the Office of Domestic Affairs on a case-by-case basis.