In 2024, *** hunting guns and ** air guns were confiscated in Japan for possession without a license. In Japan, gun possession is only permitted for hunting and shooting sports purposes after a strict examination.
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National Police Agency (Japan). (July 29, 2025). Number of hunting guns and air guns confiscated in Japan from 2015 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1323566/japan-number-confiscated-hunting-guns/
National Police Agency (Japan). "Number of hunting guns and air guns confiscated in Japan from 2015 to 2024." Chart. July 29, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1323566/japan-number-confiscated-hunting-guns/
National Police Agency (Japan). (2025). Number of hunting guns and air guns confiscated in Japan from 2015 to 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1323566/japan-number-confiscated-hunting-guns/
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Number of hunting guns and air guns confiscated in Japan from 2015 to 2024 [Graph], National Police Agency (Japan), July 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1323566/japan-number-confiscated-hunting-guns/