Minister of Justice Gürlek Announced New Regulation on Lawyers' Gun License Fees
Quick Look
- Minister of Justice Yılmaz Gürlek announced the new regulation regarding the license fees for lawyers to carry and possess weapons.
- Half of the fee will be charged for the first license, and renewals will be free.
- The regulation will be included in the package that will be brought to the agenda in October.
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Why It Matters
Current fees for lawyers' gun carrying and possession license fees have been stated, and a new regulation is planned.
Minister of Justice Gürlek announced preparations for a new regulation regarding lawyers' gun license fees. Stating that an agreement was reached with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, Gürlek said that half of the fee will be charged for the first license and renewals will be free of charge. The gun carrying license fee will be 187 thousand 941 liras in 2026, and 60 thousand 147 liras for possession. The license is given for 5 years.
Gürlek stated that a common agreement was reached as a result of the negotiations with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and announced that the regulation is planned to be included in the package that will be brought to the agenda in October.
Gürlek made important statements at the opening program of the judicial year held by the Istanbul No. 2 Bar Association at the Istanbul University Cemil Bilsel Conference Hall. Emphasizing that they always keep the bridges of consultation with bar associations open in line with the 'Century of Justice' vision, Gürlek announced that new reforms that support the effective participation of lawyers in judicial processes are on the way.
Open Questions
- When will the new regulation come into full force?
- Has it been clarified who can benefit from this fee reduction?




