Polish police have launched proceedings to revoke Zbigniew Ziobro’s gun permit after he was seen carrying a Glock 26, and are attempting to locate him, including in Hungary.
Ziobro’s Concealed Carry and Past Statements
In March 2023, cameras captured Zbigniew Ziobro carrying a Glock 26 pistol in a holster under his jacket during a visit to a coal mine in Bełchatów. He stated he had a permit to possess and carry the weapon due to being a target of a contract killing.
Ziobro had previously advocated for broad self-defense rights, stating in 2025, “You know I was a supporter of broad right to self-defense, I myself expanded the law on self-defense. You can defend yourself against bandits.” He also claimed to possess “an arsenal of various weapons.”
Police Investigation and Attempts to Notify Ziobro
The Łódź Provincial Police Command initiated proceedings regarding Ziobro’s gun permit in February. Despite efforts, police have been unable to successfully deliver a notice of the permit revocation procedure to Ziobro.
Officers visited his former residence in Jeruzal, Łódź Voivodeship, and attempted to determine his location in Hungary.
“Former Sheriff Disarmed”
Sources indicate Ziobro sold the weapon earlier in 2026, meaning he is now “disarmed.” Reacquiring a firearm would require obtaining a permit from the Łódź Provincial Police Command, which has initiated the revocation process, making it currently improbable.
Grounds for Permit Revocation
Police can revoke a gun permit for reasons including loss of safe possession ability, criminal conviction, violation of regulations, alcohol abuse, or loss of the basis for possession. Revocation can also occur if the owner lacks a permanent residence in Poland or fails to report a change of address.
Ziobro’s Legal Troubles and Current Status
Ziobro, the former Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General, is suspected of 26 crimes related to the allocation of funds from the Justice Fund. Allegations include interference in competitions, authorizing grants to ineligible entities, and transferring 25 million PLN from the fund to the CBA for the Pegasus software used to surveil the opposition.
In February, the Warsaw-Mokotów District Court ordered his temporary arrest, and a warrant was issued. Due to suspicions that Ziobro is in an EU country, prosecutors have requested a European Arrest Warrant.
Ziobro’s defense claims he is under international protection from Hungarian authorities, who believe he faces political persecution. Ziobro himself stated he will remain abroad until the rule of law is restored in Poland, citing a fight against “growing lawlessness” and resistance to a “developing dictatorship.”
