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Brazil professional firearm permit expansion

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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.

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