North Macedonia sees rise in weapon permit applications

Interest in obtaining weapon permits in North Macedonia is rising, according to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Over the past 18 months, approximately 20,000 applications have been submitted and reviewed.

Of these applications, more than 9,000 have been approved. The Ministry noted that in 2026 alone, roughly 8,000 requests were filed. The majority of the interest is specifically for hunting weapon permits, marking an increase compared to previous years.