<P> Despite restrictions on civilian gun ownership, the majority of South Korean men are well - trained in the use of firearms, due to mandatory military service . Despite this, gun culture is notably absent in South Korean society outside of the military, and gun ownership and deaths rank among the lowest in the world . </P> <P> Gun ownership in Taiwan is prohibited to ordinary citizens . There are currently more than 5,000 legal private handgun owners, of which 1,000 are used for self - defense and 4,000 are used for hunting by the Taiwanese aborigines . Gun owners in Taiwan are required to receive regular inspections every two years as well as random inspections by the police . </P> <P> A firearm license in Thailand is granted only for self - defense, property protection, hunting, or sporting use . A license may not be issued to anyone who is a repeat offender or mentally unstable . Citizenship is not required to purchase and use firearms . But non-citizens must have a resident permit . A person is also not allowed to carry their gun without an additional permit for concealed carry . Even for Thai citizens permitted to own firearms, firearms are expensive . Fully automatic firearms and explosive devices are prohibited . </P> <P> Turkey is restrictive in terms of gun control statutes . Automatic and semi-automatic firearms are "prohibited for civilian possession (with no or limited exceptions)", and for any application, "an applicant may be asked to produce a medical certificate confirming he or she is capable of handling firearms and that he or she has no psychological--or physical--impediments". Background checks are mandatory, and a "genuine reason" is required for issue of licenses . </P>

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