Weapons — Panama
What travelers need to know about weapons in Panama. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Weapons in Panama: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
Do not bring guns or ammunition into Panama without prior permission - and that includes spent shells and empty casings, which travellers carry by accident in range bags and luggage. Bringing them in without permission is illegal and you may be arrested and held for long periods. Panama strictly enforces import and export controls on firearms and ammunition.
You may be arrested and detained for long periods for bringing guns, ammunition, or even spent shells or casings into Panama without permission.
§ US Department of State - Panama International Travel InformationVerified Sep 28, 2026