No. Owning a flamethrower in Saudi Arabia is prohibited under the 2023 Regulation on Control of Hazardous Materials, enforced by the Presidency of State Security (PSS). Civilian possession is criminalized unless explicitly licensed for industrial or defense purposes, with violations punishable by imprisonment or fines.
Key Regulations for Owning a Flamethrower in Saudi Arabia
- Absolute Ban for Civilians: The 2023 Regulation on Control of Hazardous Materials (Article 12) classifies flamethrowers as “Category-A hazardous devices,” barring private ownership without PSS approval.
- Defense/Industrial Exemptions: Only entities licensed by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) or Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) may possess flamethrowers, subject to quarterly inspections.
- Penalties for Non-Compliance: Unauthorized possession triggers Article 34 of the Penal Code, mandating 3–10 years imprisonment and asset forfeiture, with stricter penalties for trafficking.
Enforcement has intensified since 2026, with PSS conducting random urban inspections targeting undeclared hazardous materials. Import permits require GAMI pre-approval, and customs seizures have surged by 40% in Riyadh and Jeddah.