According to the database of the National Police of Ukraine 878,739 persons were owners of firearms in 2016. For 2016 the increase was 10,158 people.
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Law
Ukraine is the only country in Europe where firearms are not regulated by statute. Everything related to firearms is regulated by the Order №622 of Ministry of Internal Affairs. Citizens are permitted to own non-fully automatic rifles and shotguns as long as they are stored properly when not in use. Handguns are illegal except for target shooting and those who hold concealed carry permits.
A license is required to own firearms, and a citizen may be issued a license if that person:
Gun owners are required by Order to renew their licenses and registration of their guns every three years. Failure to comply will result in revocation as well as confiscation of guns.
Limited categories of citizens like People's Deputies of Ukraine, judges, journalists and some other may own trauma pistols that fire rubber bullets.
Concealed carry licenses are available, but are not normally issued unless a threat to life is present and can be proven.
Once a license is issued, all guns must be kept unloaded and in a safe. If a person owns more than three firearms, the safe must have an alarm on it.
Politics
The political parties Svoboda, Right Sector and National Corps have the position that the population should keep and bear arms, as in Switzerland.