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Weapons — Brazil

What travelers need to know about weapons in Brazil. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Weapons in Brazil: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Brazil forbids importing or possessing firearms without prior authorization, and this extends even to spent shell casings or ammunition in your luggage in transit.

Arrest and prosecution anywhere in the country, including at airports.

§ US State Dept — Brazil

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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