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Checking the status of an application in Sinarm
Track your firearm application with the Polícia Federal (Federal Police) using the application number and CPF, on the Consultar Andamento de Processos page.
Services guide
Firearms services explained step by step, organized by what you need to do.
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Self-defense or CAC? Find your case
There are two paths, each with its own rules, documents and deadlines: Sinarm Self-Defense and Sinarm CAC. Today both are handled by the Federal Police.
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Verify that a document is authentic
Check on the official Polícia Federal page whether a CRAF, carry permit, guia or authorization is genuine: lookups for Sinarm, Sinarm-CAC and SEI.
Firearms legislation
Brazil's firearm rules are in Lei 10.826/2003, Decreto 11.615/2023 and Polícia Federal (Federal Police) rules. See what applies and what changed.
Frequently asked questions about firearms
Direct answers on possession, carry, requirements, registration validity, fees, inheritance and CACs, based on the rules and the Federal Police.
Paying fees (GRU)
Firearm registration and renewal cost R$ 88,00 and a carry permit R$ 1.466,68. The GRU slip comes with the request and is payable by Pix, card or boleto.
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Self-defenseSinarm Self-Defense
For those who want a firearm at home or at work for their own protection.
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Firearm purchase authorization (autorização de aquisição)
Before buying a firearm for self defense, ask the PF (Federal Police) for authorization via Sinarm: age 25, certificates, reports and real need.
Firearm registration (CRAF)
The CRAF proves the firearm is registered to you with the PF. Apply within 15 days of the invoice; valid 5 years, it only allows possession.
Renewing the gun registration (CRAF)
The possession CRAF is valid for 5 years. Renew it before it expires on Sinarm, with certificates, new reports and a R$ 88 fee per registration.
Transfer of firearm ownership
Selling, donating or inheriting a firearm between private individuals needs prior Polícia Federal approval. The recipient must meet purchase requirements.
Gun carry permit for self-defense
Porte is the Federal Police's exceptional permit to carry a gun. It requires a registered firearm, proven actual need and a R$ 1.466,68 fee.
Firearm transit permit (guia de trânsito)
The PF guia de trânsito lets you move a registered, unloaded firearm on a set route and date. It is free; apply 10 days ahead.
CACSinarm CAC
For collectors, sport shooters and hunters with a Registration Certificate.
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CAC Certificado de Registro (CR)
The CR is the Polícia Federal registration that allows collecting, sport shooting or exceptional hunting. Fee of R$ 100, valid for 3 years.
Revalidating the CAC's CR
Apply to revalidate your CR on Portal PF at least 30 days before it expires, with reports, certificates and habitual practice up to date. Fee: R$ 50.
Apostilamento (amendment) of the CAC CR
Apostilamento records any change in the CR: activity, address, collection address or document. 15 day deadline and R$ 50 fee.
Firearm purchase authorization for CACs
Before buying a firearm, a CAC asks the Federal Police for authorization on Portal PF. R$ 25 fee, valid for 180 days, with limits by level and activity.
Gun transfer between CACs
Selling or donating a gun between CACs requires prior Federal Police approval, requested by the recipient. The gun is handed over only after the new CRAF.
Guia de tráfego (GTE, firearm transport permit) for CACs
The Guia de Tráfego Especial lets a CAC transport unloaded firearms on the stated route and dates. Requested on Sinarm-CAC, fee R$ 20.
Professionals
Accreditations
For those who want to provide the reports and services required in applications, and for those looking for an accredited professional.
Accreditation of firearms and shooting instructors (IAT) with the Polícia Federal
Instructors who run the technical capacity test must pass the PF (Federal Police) selection process, opened by public notice. It is free and valid for 4 years.
Psychologist accreditation with the Polícia Federal for firearm handling assessments
Psychologists with an active CRP and 2 years of practice apply at a PF unit. It is free, valid for 4 years and follows IN 78/2014 and Resolução CFP 1/2022.
Gunsmith license from the Federal Police: how to get accredited
Anyone who repairs or services other people's firearms needs a gunsmith license from the PF. The application is in person, free, and valid for 5 years.
Beyond the Federal Police
Other agencies and services
Related matters that follow their own rules.
- Flying with a firearm: checked weapons and armed boarding (SISCAER)To fly with a gun, create the form in the PF's SISCAER, validate it at the airport and check the unloaded gun at check-in. Cabin carry: on-duty officers only.
- Voluntary surrender of firearms (entrega voluntária)Anyone can surrender a firearm, registered or not, with a transit permit from the Desarma system. Compensation ranges from R$ 150 to R$ 450.
