Interior Ministry offers free firearm registration

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced the launch of a free family weapons registration process aimed at organizing weapon possession and preventing the spread of illegal arms. This program was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by tribal elders and dignitaries from the Shweilat tribe. It involves issuing official cards with a QR code linked to the individual's personal data, valid for five years. To own a weapon, the person must be Iraqi, at least 25 years old, free of criminal records, and armed with a single light weapon such as a pistol, rifle, or hunting firearm. Estimates suggest there are around six million weapons in the country, with approximately 2,500 families registered so far. The ministry affirms that registered weapons will not be confiscated and that possession will be regulated legally. It emphasizes that this program aims to eliminate chaos and establish lawful control over firearms, following their use in defending the homeland in 2014.

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