Civilian firearm possession and safety in Ukraine since the Russian invasion

What are civilian attitudes to and experiences with firearm safety and training in Ukraine?

In line with the Small Arms Survey’s on-going monitoring of the impact that war has had on Ukrainian citizens and their relationship with small arms and light weapons, this infographic updates our key findings based on the results of our latest population survey conducted in October 2025.

The research underlying this infographic was made possible thanks to the support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation through Norwegian People's Aid as well as of the German Federal Foreign Office.