No, blank-firing guns are classified as firearm replicas under Vietnam’s Law on Firearms, Explosives, and Support Tools (2017), requiring permits from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS). Unauthorized possession risks fines up to ₫50 million ($2,100) or imprisonment under Article 236 of the Penal Code. Recent 2026 MPS circulars tighten oversight, mandating prior approval for commercial imports and mandatory registration of blank-firing devices in industrial zones.
Key Regulations for Blank Firing Guns in Vietnam
- Permit Requirement: Blank-firing guns fall under firearm-like tools per MPS Decree 144/2021/ND-CP, necessitating a Certificate of Firearm Use for legal possession. Applications must specify intended use (e.g., film production, training) and undergo MPS background checks.
- Commercial Restrictions: Only licensed Vietnamese entities (e.g., state-approved security firms, film studios) may import blank-firing guns. Imports require pre-approval from the MPS’s Department of Firearms Management and customs declarations under HS Code 9303.30.
- Storage & Transport: Mandatory secure storage in MPS-approved facilities; transport requires armed escort and prior notification to provincial police. Violations trigger administrative penalties under Circular 19/2023/TT-BCA, including confiscation and facility inspections.