No, nunchucks are classified as illegal weapons under Colombia’s Decreto 2535 de 1993 and Ley 1801 de 2016, prohibiting their manufacture, import, sale, or possession without military authorization. Civilian use is strictly forbidden, with violations punishable by fines or imprisonment under Código Penal Article 365.
Key Regulations for Nunchucks in Colombia
- Prohibition Status: Nunchucks fall under armas blancas (edged weapons) in Colombia’s legal framework, explicitly banned for civilian use under Decreto 2535 de 1993 (Art. 3).
- Penalties: Unauthorized possession risks up to 6 years imprisonment (Ley 599 de 2000, Art. 365) and confiscation by Policía Nacional or Fiscalía General.
- Exceptions: Only military/police personnel or licensed collectors with permiso de tenencia from Ministerio de Defensa may possess them, subject to rigorous background checks.
Recent 2026 compliance shifts under Decreto 1066 de 2015 (modified by Resolución 0012 de 2026) reinforce enforcement, mandating digital tracking of restricted weapons via Sistema Nacional de Armas. Civilian possession remains non-negotiable, with no legal loopholes for self-defense claims.