concept   firearms regulation
culture   Sweden
statement   In Sweden, firearms regulation is strict with limited civilian ownership and specialized police firearm use.

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1 attitudes towards armed police Sweden Armed police officers are usually associated with exceptional or critical situations, rather than routine policing 1
2 attitudes towards firearms Sweden Strict firearm regulations and limited civilian ownership for specific purposes 1
3 firearm legislation Sweden Has relatively strict firearm legislation with a focus on thorough background checks and licensing procedures for gun ownership. 1
4 gun safety training Sweden Influenced by government-sponsored safety and education initiatives 1
5 police carrying firearms Sweden Police officers are usually unarmed and firearms are not a standard part of their equipment, except for special circumstances. 1
6 police firearms use Sweden Police officers generally do not carry firearms during regular patrol and are equipped with them only in special units or under exceptional circumstances. 1
7 use of firearms Sweden Significant military and law enforcement use, with restricted civilian ownership and strict regulations 1