How strict are gun laws in the Dominican Republic?
Restrictive
New licenses rare due to import ban, restricted ownership for hunting and sport shooting.
The Dominican Republic 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
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Permissive Gun ownership is generally allowed with minimal licensing requirements.
- Bahamas
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires license or permit with some restrictions.
- Cuba
- Restrictive Firearms ownership is restricted, mainly for hunting and sport shooting under license.
- Dominica
- Restrictive Hunting and sport shooting allowed with licensing, restricted ownership.
- Barbados
- Licensed / moderate Firearms ownership requires permit with justification, though permits may be issued.
- Venezuela
- Highly restrictive / banned Venezuela has strict restrictions on civilian firearm ownership with limited permits issued.
Other laws in Dominican Republic
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- No conscription
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