You can own firearms in Mexico but you need a permit. You also need a permit to transport a firearm. There are restrictions of the type of firearm. SEDENA (Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional) is the agency responsible for issuing permits.
Owning a hand gun in Mexico
I was under the impression that it was illegal for Americans to posses a firearm in Mexico even if you have TR/PR status. With that said, I just had two conversations where I was told I was incorrect. Basically both said you cannot own a gun that use certain types of ammo (the types of ammo military or police own). Can anyone point me to a source on-line or now if this is accurate? Thank you!
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Our old friend Rolly Brook had a wonderful site still online after his passing, what he wrote in 2012 I believe is still correct, read it here:
Owning a Gun in México
Owning a Gun in México
I was under the impression that it was illegal for Americans to posses a firearm in Mexico even if you have TR/PR status. With that said, I just had two conversations where I was told I was incorrect. Basically both said you cannot own a gun that use certain types of ammo (the types of ammo military or police own). Can anyone point me to a source on-line or now if this is accurate? Thank you!
This resource puts forward a concise comprehensive overview of gun ownership in Mexico. No pistol larger than a 38 or a shot gun barrel shorter than 25 inches. I researched importing permanently my eligible firearms but concluded the ambiguity and risk outweigh any benefit. One can legally purchase in Mexico but house rules regarding possession, carry, etc. are rigid.Our old friend Rolly Brook had a wonderful site still online after his passing, what he wrote in 2012 I believe is still correct, read it here:
Owning a Gun in México
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