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Brazil professional firearm permit expansion

Overview

In late July 2026, Brazil's House Public Safety Committee approved a bill (PL 942/26) that would broaden eligibility for firearm carry permits to thirteen high‑risk professions, including lawyers, real‑estate agents, security guards, traffic agents, environmental inspectors and veterinarians. The proposal required further review by the Constitution and Justice Committee and Senate approval before becoming law. By early August, parliamentary committees had given additional approval to the same set of professional‑permit measures, though full legislative passage was still pending. At the same time, the state of Acre's Civil Police received 35 Glock pistols and a new patrol vehicle, reflecting a parallel effort to modernise police equipment while the broader gun‑permit reforms moved through the legislative process. In mid-August, the Brazilian National Congress continued to advance several legislative projects. In the Chamber of Deputies, a proposal specifically seeks to allow real estate agents to carry firearms if they maintain active registration and demonstrate technical and psychological aptitude. Meanwhile, Senate committees have moved forward with measures to grant carry permits to lawyers and traffic agents performing external duties. Additionally, the Chamber of Deputies is debating Bill 1687/26, which would allow civil police officers to travel on civil aircraft while armed under specific conditions. On August 19, the Public Security Commission of the Chamber of Deputies approved a substitute bill proposed by Deputy Rodrigo da Zaeli. This text consolidates several proposals, including PL 5438/25, to regulate permits for entrepreneurs, individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEIs), and employees transporting high-value goods. Under this proposal, permits would be valid for five years and restricted to the place of business or travel between home and work, provided applicants meet technical, psychological, and criminal background requirements. On September 4, Deputy Capitão Alden (PL/BA) introduced a new bill proposing firearm carry rights for cryptocurrency investors.

Entities

Chamber of Deputies · Capitão Alden · Federal Police · Public Security Commission · Brazil

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil Chamber of Deputies advances bill expanding firearm permits

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Public Security Commission approved a bill expanding firearm carry permits to over 10 professional categories, including traffic agents, tax auditors, and public defenders.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil Chamber Commission approves expanded gun permits for public servants

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill expanding firearm carry permits for various public servants, including traffic agents and court officers, subject to specific professional conditions.

  3. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil Chamber of Deputies approves expanded firearm permits for public servants

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill expanding firearm carry permits for various public servants, including tax auditors, forensic experts, and traffic agents, under specific service conditions.

  4. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazilian deputy proposes gun rights for crypto investors

    A Brazilian deputy has proposed a bill to allow self-custody cryptocurrency investors and industry executives to carry firearms to protect against physical attacks and kidnappings.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil Chamber Commission approves gun permits for business owners

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Public Security Commission approved a bill regulating firearm carry permits for entrepreneurs, MEIs, and certain employees, requiring proof of professional risk and technical skill.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil Congress advances bills to expand firearm carry permits

    Brazilian legislative committees have advanced bills to expand firearm carry permits to lawyers, real estate agents, and traffic agents, and to allow civil police to board civil aircraft armed.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil expands gun permits for professions, equips police with new firearms

    Brazil's Congress moves to grant gun permits to certain professions while Acre's Civil Police receive new Glock pistols and a patrol vehicle to boost security operations.

  8. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil advances legislation to allow new professions gun permits

    Brazil's Congress is considering bills to let 13 new professional groups, like lawyers and real‑estate agents, apply for firearm carry permits, pending further legislative approval.

Sources

brasil.mongabay.com · congressoemfoco.uol.com.br · correiodeminas.com.br · defatoonline.com.br · exame.com · folhadevilhena.com.br · informaparaiba.com.br · jd1noticias.com · leianoticias.com.br · livecoins.com.br · ndmais.com.br · oaltoacre.com · ocp.news · oeco.org.br · portaldocomercio.org.br

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