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Weapons — Mexico
What travelers need to know about weapons in Mexico. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Get alerted when this changesLawLert pings you if Weapons law changes in Mexico. Free.Get the free appWeapons in Mexico: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
PROHIBITED
Bringing ANY firearm or ammunition into Mexico without a Mexican permit is a serious crime — even a single round. U.S. carry permits are NOT valid.
Lengthy imprisonment and large fines.
§ U.S. Embassy MexicoPROHIBITED
It is almost always illegal in Mexico to carry weapons such as knives, swords, brass knuckles, or fireworks and explosives - bringing them into Mexico without a Mexican government permit is a serious crime.
Large fines or imprisonment.
§ US State Dept - MexicoRecommended for travelers · partner
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