Puerto Rico Restrictions

Puerto Rico

DISCLAIMER: K-Var will not modify a firearm from its manufactured packaging in order to make it compliant for state laws. K-Var will not ship firearms to a third party to be modified or changed in any way from manufactured specifications. All purchased firearms must be compliant “as is” from the manufacturer before the item(s) will ship. Information regarding State and local restrictions, laws and ordinances presented on this page are generalized summations of the above named State’s law, provided for customer convince. Laws and ordinances for firearms, ammunition, and certain other items are however, subject to change, without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to know his or her own State and local restrictions.

Purchaser must be in possession of a valid Puerto Rico-issued Weapons License before placing an order for any firearm. Depending upon the type of license, the quantity and type of firearms able to be possessed or transferred may be limited. Purchaser should consult with the local transferring FFL 1) to ensure that the FFL will transfer the firearm; and 2) before placing an order to ensure proper firearms type and quantity permissible to your particular Weapons License

Regulations
Subject Matter	Rifle / Shotgun	Handgun	Relevant Statute	General Description
State Permit Required to Purchase	Yes	Yes	-/-	Purchaser must be in possession of a valid Puerto Rico-issued Weapons License before placing an order for any firearm. Depending upon the type of license, the quantity and type of firearms able to be possessed or transferred may be limited. Purchaser should consult with the local transferring FFL 1) to ensure that the FFL will transfer the firearm; and 2) before placing an order to ensure proper firearms type and quantity permissible to your particular Weapons License
Assault Weapon Restrictions
NFA Weapon Restrictions
Magazine Capacity Restrictions

Prohibited Items
Rifles	Semi-Automatic rifles fed by a magazine (fixed or detachable) AND which contain TWO or more of the following characteristics: 1) Folding OR Telescopic Butt Stock, 2) Flash Suppressor, 3) Pistol Grip that clearly overlaps the trigger action 4) Bayonet Mount. Named rifles defined as ""Assault Weapons"" consist of the following, and are prohibited: Action Arms Israeli Military Industries UZI and Galil Avtomat Kalashnikovs (All AK Models) Beretta Ar70 (SC-70) 4 Colt AR-15 Fabrique National FN/FAL, FN/LAR, FNC Norinco, Mitchell, and Poly Technologies SWD M-10, M-11, M-11/9, and M-12 Steyr AUG 8. Intratec tec-9, tec-dc9,and tec-22 The prohibition on ""Assault Weapons"" SHALL NOT be applicable to persons whose license contains the category of target shooting, hunting, or those who hold a dealer license, of those assault weapons that exist legally within the nation of the United States of America.
Shotguns	Revolving cylinder shotguns such as or similar to the Street Sweeper and Striker 12 Semiautomatic shotgun that has TWO or more of the following characteristics: 1) Collapsible or Telescopic Stock, 2) Pistol Grip that clearly overlaps the trigger action, 3) Exceeds a capacity of five cartridges, 4) Accepts a detachable magazine. The prohibition on ""Assault Weapons"" shall not be applicable to persons whose license contains the category of target shooting, hunting, or those who hold a dealer license, of those assault weapons that exist legally within the nation of the United States of America.
Handguns	Springfield XD, XD-M, and XD-S Series Pistols. Semiautomatic pistol that can be loaded by a magazine or removable receptacle which has more than TWO of the following characteristics: 1) Barrel Shroud, 2) Threaded Barrel, 3) Magazine that is fixed on the pistol outside of the pistol grip, 4) Unloaded manufacturing weight in excess of fifty (50) ounces, 5) Any semiautomatic version of an automatic weapon.
Accessories / Ammunition	No ammunition. No pressurized aerosol spray products (including pepper spray)

LAW ENFORCMENT EXEMPTIONS: Active United States and Puerto Rican Law Enforcement, are exempt from the above restrictions (other than Springfield XD, XD-M, and XDS family of items), when items are purchased for Duty Use as authorized on Department Letterhead. LE letterheads must be submitted for each purchase.