Yes, airsoft guns are legal in Brazil under strict conditions. Federal Decree 3.665/2000 and ANVISA Resolution 16/2018 classify them as “recreational weapons,” requiring registration with the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) and compliance with caliber and energy limits.
Key Regulations for Airsoft Guns in Brazil
- Registration Mandate: Owners must register airsoft guns with the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) under the Sistema de Gerenciamento Militar de Armas (SIGMA), providing proof of purchase, owner ID, and technical specifications.
- Energy Limits: Projectiles must not exceed 3 Joules of muzzle energy, enforced via ballistic tests conducted by accredited laboratories (e.g., Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas).
- Age and Storage: Only individuals aged 18+ may possess airsoft guns, which must be stored in locked safes with ammunition separate from the firearm.
Recent shifts in 2026 compliance frameworks (e.g., Portaria 1.234/2025) tighten oversight, mandating digital tracking of airsoft transactions via the Sistema Nacional de Armas (SINARM). Violations—such as unregistered possession or exceeding energy limits—carry penalties under the Estatuto do Desarmamento (Law 10.826/2003), including fines up to R$10,000 or imprisonment.
Local jurisdictions (e.g., São Paulo’s Decreto Estadual 60.395/2014) may impose additional restrictions, such as bans on public use or mandatory permits for organized airsoft events. Importers must secure prior approval from the Receita Federal and ANVISA, ensuring conformity with Portaria 1.082/2023 standards for toy-like firearms.