No, open carry of firearms in Peru is prohibited under national law, with exceptions requiring prior authorization from the Ministry of the Interior and compliance with strict criteria.
Open carry is illegal for civilians in Peru, as established by Decreto Legislativo N° 1106 (2012) and reinforced by Ley N° 30293 (2014), which criminalize unauthorized firearm display in public. Only active-duty military, police, and licensed security personnel may carry firearms openly, and even then, only under operational necessity. Civilian permits for concealed carry are rare, issued only to individuals demonstrating “justified need” (e.g., high-risk professions) and subject to annual renewals. The Superintendencia Nacional de Control de Servicios de Seguridad, Armas, Municiones y Explosivos de Uso Civil (SUCAMEC) enforces these rules, with recent 2026 amendments tightening storage and transport requirements to curb illegal carry.
Key Regulations for Open Carry in Peru
- Prohibition: Open carry is banned for civilians; violations may result in 6–10 years imprisonment under Código Penal Artículo 279-A.
- Exceptions: Military/police may carry openly during duty; private security firms require SUCAMEC approval for uniformed personnel.
- Permits: Concealed carry licenses demand proof of threat assessment, background checks, and psychological evaluation, with SUCAMEC’s 2026 digital tracking system monitoring compliance.