Are guns legal in international waters?

In international waters, defined as at least 24 miles away from any coast, the ship is bound by the laws of the country of registry and therefor the flag it is flying. In other words if you are on the open ocean, flying a US Flag, you can have any firearm on board that is legal under federal law.

What countries can I bring my gun to?

Only three countries in the world currently have a constitutional right to own a gun: the US, Mexico, and Guatemala. Six other countries used to have a constitutional right to bear arms, but they’ve since repealed those laws.

Are ships allowed to carry weapons?

Under international law, merchant vessels and their crews have the right to carry arms for self defense if that is required for the vessel to exercise its freedom of navigation. Self-defense measures include providing weapons and training to the crew and/or hiring armed guards to allow the vessel to navigate.

Can I bring my gun to Bahamas?

If you have a firearm on board, you must declare it with Bahamian Customs. Only shotguns and handguns are allowed in Bahamian waters. You must provide the serial number, name of the manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition.

Can you carry a gun on a boat in international waters?

In international waters, the laws of the flagged nation apply. That is, if you’re in a U.S., flagged vessel, you can carry firearms in accordance with U.S. law. If you’re a U.K.-flagged vessel, you can carry firearms in accordance with U.K. law.

Can you carry a gun on a cruise ship?

That is, if you’re in a U.S.-flagged vessel, you can carry firearms in accordance with U.S. law. If you’re a U.K.-flagged vessel, you can carry firearms in accordance with U.K. law. Generally speaking, national law with respect to carrying firearms at sea are not identical to carrying firearms in the nation.

Is it legal to carry a firearm at sea?

Generally speaking, national law with respect to carrying firearms at sea are not identical to carrying firearms in the nation. U.S. law requires firearms taken abroad to be recorded with the State Department – mostly to avoid problems with customs on return.

Can you carry a gun on a US vessel in Mexico?

So for an American vessel entering the coastal waters of Mexico, the vessel, despite the U.S. flag, is now subject to the laws of Mexico. Currently, those laws prohibit firearms except by special permit and with some exemptions (such as the ship’s emergency flare gun).