It is strictly regulated.
Paintball guns in public spaces in Colombia fall under Decree 2535 of 2003 and Law 1801 of 2016, classifying them as “weapons of limited use” requiring permits. Unauthorized public discharge risks fines up to 150 minimum legal wages (2024: ~COP $150 million) or confiscation under Código Nacional de Policía y Convivencia. Recent 2026 draft amendments propose stricter municipal enforcement, particularly in Bogotá and Medellín, where local ordinances may impose additional restrictions.
Key Regulations for Paintball Guns in Public in Colombia
- Permit Mandate: Use in public requires a permiso de tenencia y porte de armas from the Ministerio de Defensa, even for recreational paintball. Private fields must secure municipal licenses under Ley 1801.
- Prohibited Areas: Discharge is banned in urban zones, parks, and within 500 meters of government buildings, schools, or religious sites per Decreto 1077 de 2015.
- Age and Storage Limits: Users must be ≥18 years old; guns must be transported disassembled and locked in a case, with ammunition stored separately. Violations trigger Ley 599 de 2000 penalties.