No. Throwing stars (shuriken) are classified as prohibited weapons under Taiwan’s Sword and Firearms Possession Act (刀械管制條例). Civilian ownership or use violates Article 5, which bans tools designed for offensive harm. Exceptions require military or law enforcement authorization, with no civilian permits issued since 2019. Violations risk fines up to NT$2 million or imprisonment, per Article 20.
Key Regulations for Throwing Stars (Shuriken) in Taiwan
- Prohibited Weapons List: Shuriken fall under “other dangerous tools” (其他危險物品) in Article 3 of the Sword and Firearms Possession Act, explicitly banned for civilian possession.
- Customs Enforcement: The National Immigration Agency (NIA) and Customs Administration conduct border inspections, seizing shuriken at airports and postal hubs under the Customs Act (關稅法).
- 2026 Compliance Shift: Amendments to the Act (effective 2026) expand penalties for “imitation weapons” (仿真槍支), extending scrutiny to decorative or replica shuriken marketed as collectibles.