No. Concealed carry without a permit is illegal in Indonesia under Law No. 12/2022 on the Harmonization of Tax Regulations and Law No. 2/2002 on the Police. Firearms possession requires a license from the Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia), with no exceptions for concealed carry. Violations may result in imprisonment up to 15 years and fines up to IDR 1 billion.
Key Regulations for Concealed Carry Without a Permit in Indonesia
- Licensing Mandate: Only individuals with a valid Surat Izin Pemakaian Senjata Api (SIPSA) issued by the Indonesian National Police may possess firearms, including concealed carry. Unlicensed possession is criminalized under Article 12 of Law No. 2/2002.
- Strict Prohibitions: The Police Regulation No. 12/2021 explicitly bans carrying firearms in public without authorization, regardless of concealment. Exceptions apply solely to active military/police personnel in official duties.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: The 2026 National Firearms Policy mandates digital tracking of all licensed firearms, with unlicensed concealed carry subject to immediate confiscation and enhanced penalties under the revised Criminal Code (RKUHP).