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Gun Permit and License to Carry a Weapon

Once you have imported the weapon into Panama, you then need to go about getting the permit for the gun, and getting licensed to carry the weapon. 

First time applicants need to present to the PTJ (Policia Técnica Judicial) the following: 

1. Proof of the origin of the weapon (which will be the import papers)
2. Gun permit application (completed 100%) 
3. Psychological Test (which states that you are in sound mental health and not a menace)
4. Drug Test (Blood test - which you have passed)
5. Blood Sample for their DNA database - with the application form
6. 3 passport photos
7. Passport (the original one, with a certified copy by the Notary)
8. Proof of residency in Panama (copy of your residency permit / card - such as your pensionado visa card) 
9. Payment in Banco Nacional according to the number of years that you have the permit for (may depend on your residency status). 

You will need to submit with the weapon, 3 bullets for the ballistics test. 

You need to specify in the application whether the purpose is "personal protection" or "sport", and then provide the specifics of each weapon. 

According to the PTJ, this is a relatively quick approval process, once you have presented all the paperwork.  Having done this last year, this "quick" was about 5 months, and this was going through an authorised gun dealer who helped with the follow up on the paperwork.   

If you have any questions, or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make the relevant inquiries for you. 

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