Actual problems of forfeiture of civilian weapons by police officers

The article considers the legal basis of regulation of circulation of civilian weapons, problems of forfeiture of weapons by police officers while executing police control and supervisory activity. Currently in the Russian Federation there is the Federal law from 13.12.1996 No. 150-FZ "On the weapon" (hereinafter - the Law on weapons), which regulates the legal relations in connection with the circulation of civilian, service weapons, as well as combat handguns and cold gun on the territory of the Russian Federation. This act provides the grounds for annulment and withdrawal of firearms purchase license and license to keep and bear arms. At the same time, the Law on weapons does not provide for forfeiture of civilian weapons and bullets before making a final decision on annulment of a license to keep and bear arms in order prescribed by the legislation of the Russian Federation, and it can lead to armed crimes committed by these individuals.