The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced Sunday it has received more than 10,000 applications from citizens of Iraq seeking to register their firearms. This surge in requests occurred during the first week of October, indicating a significant response to the registration initiative. The Ministry did not release details regarding the types of weapons being registered or the reasons behind the increase in applications. This initiative comes amid ongoing efforts to regulate firearm ownership across Iraq and potentially enhance national security. Further details regarding the processing of these applications and future stages of the registration campaign have not yet been announced by officials in Baghdad. The large number of submissions suggests a notable willingness among citizens to comply with the new regulations.