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Can you bring a weapon to Colombia?

Short answer
Prohibited

  • Weapons

    prohibited

    Importing firearms into Colombia is illegal.

    Government of Canada travel advice for Colombia (updated 2026-10-06): 'It's illegal to import firearms into Colombia.' Other weapons (knives, pepper spray, etc.) are not covered by this source. The underlying Colombian statute (Decreto 2535 de 1993 on arms) was not read in this pass.

    Also covers: firearms, guns, pistol, rifle, ammunition, weapons, armas

    Source Travel advice and advisories for Colombia (updated 2026-10-06) – Government of CanadaChecked against the source on 2026-10-09

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