Yes, blank-firing guns are legal in Brazil but subject to strict federal and state-level controls under the 2003 Disarmament Statute (Law No. 10.826/2003) and ANP/DPF regulations. Their use requires prior authorization from the Federal Police (Polícia Federal), with compliance checks for public safety and criminal record verification. Recent 2026 amendments to the Estatuto do Desarmamento tightened oversight, mandating secure storage and mandatory reporting of blank-firing devices to local authorities.
Key Regulations for Blank Firing Guns in Brazil
- Federal Police Authorization: All blank-firing guns must be registered with the Polícia Federal under Article 3 of Law No. 10.826/2003, with issuance contingent on a clean criminal record and legitimate purpose (e.g., theatrical or training use).
- State-Level Oversight: Local Secretarias de Segurança Pública may impose additional restrictions, including storage requirements (e.g., safes with biometric locks) and periodic inspections under 2026 compliance protocols.
- Prohibited Uses: Blank-firing guns cannot be modified to discharge projectiles or used in public spaces without prior municipal approval, per Decreto Federal No. 9.845/2019 and state decrees. Violations trigger fines up to R$10,000 or confiscation.