Yes, blank-firing guns are legal in Peru but subject to strict licensing under Decreto Supremo 005-2019-IN and oversight by the Superintendencia Nacional de Control de Servicios de Seguridad, Armas, Municiones y Explosivos de Uso Civil (SUCAMEC). Civilian possession requires a Licencia de Porte de Arma (Firearm Carry License), even for blank-firing devices, with applications scrutinized for criminal records and mental health evaluations. Recent 2026 amendments to Ley 31012 tightened controls, mandating biometric verification for applicants and prohibiting possession in high-risk zones like Lima’s Zonas de Alto Riesgo.
Key Regulations for Blank Firing Guns in Peru
- Licensing Mandate: All blank-firing guns must be registered under SUCAMEC’s Registro Nacional de Armas, with licenses renewed biennially. Unregistered possession risks confiscation under Código Penal Article 279-A.
- Restricted Use: Blank-firing guns may only be used in licensed shooting ranges or private properties with prior SUCAMEC authorization. Public discharge is criminalized under Decreto Legislativo 1106.
- Import/Export Controls: Commercial importation requires SUCAMEC’s Certificado de Importación, while exports demand a Permiso de Exportación from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Violations trigger administrative fines up to 50 UIT (S/ 24,500 in 2026).