Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs establishes rules for handling firearms for civilians participating in repelling the Russian armed aggression. The document defines the procedure for carrying, storing, and transporting weapons and ammunition by Ukrainian citizens, foreigners, and stateless persons.
The rules consist of 16 points and cover: owners’ responsibilities, weapon carrying procedures, safety rules for weapon handling, storage and transportation requirements, prohibitions, and restrictions. The document is new and adopted to implement changes to the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Civilian Participation in the Defense of Ukraine”.
Key provisions:
– Mandatory liability insurance contract
– Weapon must be stored in a metal safe with a lock
– Prohibited from carrying weapons in public places not related to repelling aggression
– When transporting, the weapon must be unloaded and in special equipment
– Weapon must be surrendered within 90 days after the termination of martial law
