The Estonian government has proposed changes to the firearms law aimed at increasing the amount of ammunition that can be stored by gun owners. Currently, legislation permits sport shooters to keep up to 5,000 cartridges; this new draft seeks to raise that limit to 10,000. Additionally, for hunting rifles, the storage limit would rise from 300 to 1,000 cartridges. These changes are seen as a response to supply chain issues experienced at the onset of the Ukraine war, where difficulties arose in the availability of ammunition.

According to Aku Soranein, a lawyer and advocate for gun law reform, while these amendments represent a step in the right direction, there remain gaps in the legislation that still need to be addressed. The government believes that by allowing gun owners to store more ammunition, it could lessen dependency on suppliers and ensure better preparedness for potential crisis situations. This reform aims to meet the needs of gun enthusiasts while considering broader security implications in the context of regional conflicts.

Ultimately, the proposed law intends not only to facilitate easier ammunition storage but also to streamline the processes related to weapon registration and transport. By alleviating constraints on ammunition limits, the government hopes to encourage responsible ownership and enhance national security readiness. Such measures will likely spark discussions about firearm regulations and their implications for public safety in Estonia.