No, open carry of firearms is illegal in Brazil under the Disarmament Statute (Law No. 10.826/2003), enforced by the Federal Police. Only authorized individuals—such as military personnel, security professionals, and hunters with permits—may transport firearms, strictly unloaded and in locked containers. Civilian possession requires a valid license, but open carry remains prohibited nationwide.
Key Regulations for Open Carry in Brazil
- Federal Prohibition: Open carry is criminalized under Article 14 of Law No. 10.826/2003, with violations punishable by 2 to 4 years imprisonment. The statute applies uniformly across all states, including recent 2026 amendments tightening storage requirements for licensed owners.
- Transportation Rules: Firearms must be transported unloaded, in a locked container, and separate from ammunition. The Federal Police’s Sistema de Gerenciamento de Armas (SIGMA) monitors compliance, with mandatory biometric verification for license renewals.
- Exemptions: Only military, police, and private security personnel (under Decree No. 5.123/2004) may openly carry firearms in performance of duty. Civilian exceptions require judicial authorization, rarely granted, and are subject to state-level Corregedorias de Polícia oversight.