asevalvontaan
Asevalvonta, meaning firearms control or arms monitoring in Finnish, refers to the regulations, policies, and practices governing the possession, use, and trade of firearms within a country. The primary objectives of asevalvonta are to ensure public safety, prevent criminal activity involving firearms, and manage the risks associated with their availability. This typically involves a licensing system for individuals seeking to own firearms, which may include background checks, psychological assessments, and proof of a genuine need for the firearm, such as for hunting or sport shooting.
The regulations also cover the types of firearms that can be legally owned, often categorizing them based