How strict are gun laws in Cuba?
Restrictive
Firearms ownership is restricted, mainly for hunting and sport shooting under license.
Cuba is one of 45 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 40% of the 113 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 7 July 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Bahamas
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires license or permit with some restrictions.
- Dominican Republic
- Restrictive New licenses rare due to import ban, restricted ownership for hunting and sport shooting.
- Belize
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires permit with some restrictions and may be issued.
- Nicaragua
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilian gun ownership is largely banned with strict licensing requirements.
- El Salvador
- Permissive Civilians can own firearms with shall-issue licensing for hunting and sport shooting.
- Costa Rica
- Licensed / moderate Gun ownership allowed for sport shooting, collection, and hunting with licensing required.
Other laws in Cuba
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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