No. Stun guns are classified as prohibited weapons under Egypt’s 2023 Firearms and Ammunition Law No. 149, enforced by the Ministry of Interior’s Arms and Ammunition Department. Civilian possession without military exemption is illegal, with penalties including fines up to EGP 500,000 and imprisonment. Recent 2026 amendments tightened controls, requiring prior approval from the National Security Agency for any self-defense device.
Key Regulations for Stun Guns in Egypt
- Prohibition: Stun guns are explicitly listed as “non-lethal weapons” banned for civilian use under Article 3 of Law No. 149/2023.
- Penalties: Unauthorized possession triggers criminal liability under Article 102, with mandatory judicial review for confiscated devices.
- Exceptions: Only licensed security personnel or individuals with presidential decrees may possess stun guns, subject to annual inspections by the Arms Department.
Local enforcement prioritizes urban areas, particularly Cairo and Alexandria, where police conduct random checks near high-security zones. Importing stun guns requires a prior license from the Ministry of Interior, though approvals are rarely granted. Tourists found carrying stun guns face immediate deportation and potential prosecution under the 2026 amendments.