only to persons 20 years old or older. Role in suicides In 2013, firearms (both legally and illegally held) were used in 18% of suicides. Some consider this a problem and would like to see stricter firearms legislation. Others point out that the number of suicides is already steadily going down, while the number of firearms has remained constant. Military reserve Military service guns are stored by the Finnish Defence Forces, and are only given out during reservist training or mobilization. See also Crime in Finland References External links Firearms Act Permits and licences for firearms Finland Law Law of Finland Society of Finland