Revised guidelines for firearms for polar bear protection
The Governor of Svalbard has revised the guidelines for firearms for polar bear protection.
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Published 5/15/2024
The revised guidelines are a formalization and clarification of previous practice in connection with rules for the use of weapons for polar bear protection.
Among other things, there is clarification on who can use a revolver for polar bear protection, as well as clarifications on the temporary importation of firearms for polar bear protection for foreign citizens.