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Weapons — Poland

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

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

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Polish law broadly prohibits possessing, carrying, transporting, or importing arms or ammunition — including firearm parts — without permits; the definition of 'arms' is broad.

Travelers have been arrested for possessing military items without permits.

§ US State Dept — Poland

Verified Jul 18, 2026

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