How to Legally Bring Firearms from the US into Mexico for Hunting
If you ever read the chapter on prohibited weapons in Mexico’s Federal Penal Code , you’d swear it was impossible to bring firearms across the US-Mexico border under any circumstances. Yet there’s one circumstance in which Americans are allowed to bring their guns into Mexico—and that’s for hunting! Mexico is one of the world’s premier hunting destinations due to factors such as liberal game limits, a lack of hunting pressure, and a mild climate. Fortunately, the Mexican government has a clear procedure on how to apply for a permit so you can legally bring firearms from the US into Mexico for hunting. If you’re curious to know what this procedure is, read on! Here are the threemain steps to take to legally bring firearms from the US into Mexico for hunting. 1. Pick Your Guns Mexican authorities only permit US-origin travelers to bring certain types of pistols, rifles, or shotguns into Mexico for hunting. Theoretically, you’re allowed to bring up to 10 firearms...