Yes, carrying a sword in public in Romania is legal under strict conditions. The 2026 amendments to the Law on Weapons and Ammunition (Law No. 295/2004) permit ceremonial or historical blades if registered with the Inspectoratul General al Poliției Române (IGPR) and transported securely. Concealed carry remains prohibited without a port d’arme permit, while decorative swords must not resemble functional weapons.
Key Regulations for Carrying a Sword in Public in Romania
- Registration Requirement: Swords must be declared to the Inspectoratul General al Poliției Române (IGPR) and registered in the Evidența Națională a Armelor și Munițiilor (ENAM). Unregistered blades exceeding 30 cm in length are confiscated under Ordinul nr. 120/2023.
- Transportation Rules: Swords must be carried in a closed, non-accessible container (e.g., sheath or case) and cannot be brandished. Violations trigger fines up to 5,000 RON (≈€1,000) under Codul Rutier, Art. 103.
- Prohibited Contexts: Carrying a sword during public assemblies, near government buildings, or in vehicles without prior IGPR approval is illegal. The Legea nr. 51/1991 on national security empowers local prefects to ban blades in high-risk zones.