No. Nunchucks are classified as restricted weapons under Brazil’s 2003 Disarmament Statute (Law No. 10.826/2003), prohibiting civilian possession without military or police authorization. The Federal Police (Polícia Federal) enforces compliance, requiring permits for historical or martial arts use, which are rarely granted.
Key Regulations for Nunchucks in Brazil
- Prohibition under Law No. 10.826/2003: Nunchucks are deemed “improvised weapons” unless explicitly exempted by the Federal Police.
- Permit Requirements: Civilian ownership demands a Portaria (ministerial decree) from the Ministry of Justice, typically reserved for martial arts federations or historical reenactments.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: Recent amendments to the Disarmament Statute (Decree No. 11.615/2023) tighten enforcement, mandating digital registration of restricted weapons and stricter penalties for unauthorized possession.
Violations incur penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment (Art. 14 of Law No. 10.826/2003), with confiscation by authorities. Importation requires prior approval from the Receita Federal and the Army Command (Comando do Exército).