Raafat El-Sharkawy Highlights Egypt’s Strict Rules on Licensed Firearms

Major General Raafat El-Sharkawy has outlined the controls and conditions governing licensed firearms in Egypt, highlighting the strict legal framework surrounding their possession.

Egyptian law subjects firearm possession to stringent rules aimed at maintaining security and protecting society from misuse.

The framework applies to licensed weapons, underscoring that holding a licence does not place a firearm outside legal controls.

The central purpose of these restrictions is public safety, with regulated possession intended to reduce the risks associated with improper use.

The brief summary of El-Sharkawy’s remarks did not specify individual licensing requirements or detail the procedures applicants must follow.