How strict are gun laws in Timor-Leste?
Highly restrictive / banned
Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Timor-Leste is one of 51 countries classified “Highly restrictive / banned” for civilian gun ownership — 25% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Indonesia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Malaysia
- Restrictive Malaysia operates a may-issue system for firearms and carrying, with personal protection accepted as a reason.
- Australia
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Brunei
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Palau
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Papua New Guinea
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
Other laws in Timor-Leste
- Death Penalty
- Fully abolished
- Military Conscription
- Active conscription
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