No, paintball guns in public spaces in Brazil are prohibited under the Estatuto do Desarmamento (Law 10.826/2003), which classifies them as firearms without proper authorization. The Polícia Federal enforces this, requiring civilian permits for possession, which are rarely granted for recreational use. Recent 2026 draft amendments to the Código Penal propose stricter penalties for unauthorized firearm-like devices in urban areas.
Key Regulations for Paintball Guns in Public in Brazil
- Federal Prohibition: Paintball guns are treated as firearms under Decreto 9.847/2019, banning public use without a Registro de Arma de Fogo (RAF) issued by the Polícia Federal.
- State-Level Enforcement: Local Secretarias de Segurança Pública (e.g., São Paulo’s SSP-SP) conduct periodic inspections in recreational facilities, seizing unregistered equipment.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: Proposed amendments to Lei de Armas (PL 2520/2023) may reclassify paintball guns as “controlled implements,” mandating storage in licensed facilities and criminalizing public discharge.