How strict are gun laws in Peru?
Restrictive
Cannabis is legal for hunting and sport shooting with justification required.
Peru 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
- Ecuador
- Restrictive Civilians can own firearms for hunting, sport shooting, and collection, but with restrictions.
- Colombia
- Varies by region Gun ownership varies by region with justification required and a moratorium in place.
- Bolivia
- Licensed / moderate Hunting and sport shooting allowed with organization membership, but permits are rarely issued.
- Venezuela
- Highly restrictive / banned Venezuela has strict restrictions on civilian firearm ownership with limited permits issued.
- Brazil
- Licensed / moderate Sport shooting, hunting, and collecting allowed with proof of threat required, but shall-issue for sport and hunting.
- Panama
- Permissive Cannabis is legal for personal use with a permit.
Other laws in Peru
- Death Penalty
- Abolished for ordinary crimes
- Military Conscription
- No conscription
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