No, concealed carry without a permit is illegal in Peru under the Ley N° 30299 (2014) and Decreto Supremo N° 001-2019-IN, which mandate permits from the Policía Nacional del Perú (PNP) for firearm possession. Exceptions exist only for active military or law enforcement personnel. Violations risk fines up to 180 UIT (S/ 861,000 in 2024) or imprisonment.
Key Regulations for Concealed Carry Without a Permit in Peru
- Permit Mandate: Firearms must be registered with the PNP’s Dirección de Control de Armas, Municiones y Explosivos (DICAME) under Ley N° 30299. Unpermitted concealed carry constitutes a criminal offense under Código Penal Art. 279.
- Regional Restrictions: Municipalities like Lima and Cusco enforce additional local ordinances prohibiting open or concealed carry in public spaces, including parks and markets.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: The Ministerio del Interior is drafting reforms to tighten permit issuance, requiring psychological evaluations and mandatory training at Escuela de Suboficiales de la PNP.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in immediate confiscation of the firearm and criminal prosecution. Foreigners are subject to the same restrictions, with permits typically denied unless under diplomatic immunity.