The Swedish government, in collaboration with the Sweden Democrats, is set to ban AR-15 semiautomatic rifles for hunting purposes starting August 1. Current license holders have two years to apply for sport shooting licenses or trade in their weapons at full market value. This decision follows increased calls for stricter gun controls post-school shootings. Although AR-15s were recently approved for hunting, the ban reflects concerns over their potential use in violent incidents. Concurrently, plans to relax some gun laws may allow hunters more firearms licenses in response to evolving hunting practices.
The Swedish government has agreed to ban AR-15 semiautomatic rifles for hunting, requiring current owners to reapply for licenses or trade them in.
Beginning August 1st, police will no longer issue hunting licenses for AR-15s; existing license holders must transition to sport shooting licenses within two years.
The ban follows increased calls for stricter gun control after school shootings, despite the fact that the incidents involved different firearms.
The government plans to amend other gun regulations, potentially allowing hunters to possess more licensed firearms due to changing hunting needs.
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