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Dominican Republic firearm licensing regulation

Overview

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Interior and Police has implemented measures to regulate civilian firearm possession and carry licenses. Under Resolution No. MIP-RR-0007-2026, the Ministry established an economic grace period running from October 6, 2026, to January 29, 2027. This program utilizes a payment scale based on the duration of license expiration to facilitate compliance with Law No. 631-16.

General licensing requirements for the country include mandatory evaluations for mental health, drug use, and alcohol consumption, alongside proficiency tests in firearm handling. Applicants must be at least 30 years old and provide justification for the license. Fees for first-time possession or carrying licenses for pistols and revolvers start at RD$11,770. Legal disqualifications for authorization include active arrest warrants, domestic violence restrictions, or restraining orders.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Ministry of Interior and Police

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Dominican Republic firearm licensing requirements and costs

    Obtaining a firearm license in the Dominican Republic requires applicants to be at least 30, pass health and substance evaluations, and pay official fees starting at RD$11,770.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Dominican Republic Ministry of Interior announces firearm license grace period

    The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Interior and Police has launched a grace period for renewing expired firearm licenses, effective from October 2026 to January 2027.

Sources

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