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    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

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    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.