No. Paintball guns are classified as airsoft or imitation firearms in Indonesia, requiring strict compliance with national and local laws. Public use is prohibited without explicit permits from the Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia), and violations risk confiscation or criminal charges under Law No. 12/2022 on Firearms and Explosives Control.
Key Regulations for Paintball Guns in Public in Indonesia
- Permit Mandate: Public use demands a Surat Izin Penggunaan Senjata Api (SIPA) from the Indonesian National Police, per Peraturan Kepala Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia No. 6/2021. Unlicensed possession in public spaces violates Undang-Undang No. 12/2022.
- Local Ordinances: Regional governments (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s Peraturan Daerah No. 8/2023) may impose additional bans on public airsoft/paintball activities, including designated exclusion zones near government buildings or schools.
- Storage & Transport: Even licensed paintball guns must be transported disassembled in locked cases, with ammunition stored separately, as per Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan No. 18/2020 on dangerous goods in public transport.
Non-compliance triggers penalties under Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) Pasal 212 (public disturbance) or Undang-Undang No. 11/2008 (cybercrime if used in provocative social media posts). The 2026 draft Peraturan Presiden on recreational weapons may further restrict public use, aligning with ASEAN firearms harmonization efforts.