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Items & Devices
Compare items & devices laws across 53 countries. See what's legal, restricted, or illegal before you travel.
| Country | Pocket knife | Pepper spray | Stun gun/Taser | Brass knuckles | Drone | Dash cam | Radar detector | Knife >3 inches | Locking knife | Knife >6cm | Stun gun | Sex toys | Firecrackers | Binoculars | Satellite phone | Pepper spray (for bears) | Pepper spray (for humans) | Laser pointer | Fireworks | Knife | Capoeira equipment | Military items | Security equipment | Archaeological tools | Metal detector | Walkie-talkie | Religious items | Balisong knife | Gun | Camping gear | Airsoft gun | Military gear | Swiss Army knife | Traditional costumes | Crystal glass | Traditional crafts | Bicycle | Puukko knife | Self-defense | EU standards | Personal items | Sports equipment |
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| 🇺🇸United States | Legal (<4 inches) | Legal (not on planes) | Varies by state | Mostly illegal | Register if >250g | Legal | Illegal in VA & DC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — | Classified as firearm | Classified as firearm | — | Register if >250g | Legal | Legal | Illegal in public | Illegal in public | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇯🇵Japan | — | Illegal | — | — | Many no-fly zones | Legal | — | — | — | Illegal to carry | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Context dependent | Technically illegal | — | — | Must register with CAAT | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | Technically illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Illegal in public | Illegal | — | — | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | Illegal | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇪UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | Illegal | Illegal | — | — | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Can be suspicious | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | <12cm blade | Legal (labeled for animals) | — | — | Need insurance + plate | Privacy issues | Illegal | — | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Non-automatic OK | — | — | — | Register if >250g | — | Illegal in some provinces | — | — | — | Prohibited | — | — | — | — | Legal | Prohibited weapon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Need reasonable excuse | Varies by state | — | — | Register if >250g | — | Illegal most states | — | — | — | Mostly illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mostly banned | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | Context dependent | Illegal | — | — | Many restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Only Dec 31-Jan 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇳India | Need valid reason | Legal for self-defense | — | — | Must register | — | — | — | — | — | License required | — | — | — | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | — | Some states allow | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted in cities | Cultural heritage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇷🇺Russia | — | Registration required | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | — | Legal for self-defense | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Self-defense context | — | — | High crime areas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | — | Restricted | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | Heritage protection | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇫🇷France | Blade <6cm, no lock | Legal (small canisters) | — | — | Register + license | — | €1,500 fine | — | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Blade <4cm, no point | Legal (small size) | — | — | ENAC registration | — | — | — | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Blade <11cm | Legal | — | — | AESA registration | — | €200-6000 fine | — | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Under 10cm | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Permit required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Strict weapon laws | — | — | — | — | — | — | Islamic areas sensitive | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | — | Restricted | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | — | Restricted | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional weapon | Heavy licensing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | — | Illegal | — | — | Permit required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇬🇷Greece | — | Legal for self-defense | — | — | Restricted near airports | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | Archaeological laws | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | Legal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable use | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇱Poland | — | Legal for self-defense | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Illegal | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional crafts only | — | — | — | — | — | — | Respect Islamic customs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | — | Some provinces allow | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇱Chile | — | Some regions allow | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | — | Some areas allow | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Conflict zones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇪Peru | — | Restricted | — | — | Permit required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional crafts ok | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | — | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | — | Legal for self-defense | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted periods | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | — | Legal | — | — | Strict regulations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal | — | — | National symbol | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇹Austria | — | Legal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Encouraged | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇿Czech Republic | — | Legal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional craft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | — | Legal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Encouraged | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | — | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Right to roam | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇴Norway | — | Illegal | — | — | Strict regulations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional use ok | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Right to roam | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | — | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | National transport | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | — | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable use | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Freedom camping | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇱Israel | — | Permitted | — | — | Heavy military restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Security checks | — | — | — | — | — | — | Respected | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | Islamic only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇫🇮Finland | — | Illegal | — | — | Registration required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Right to roam | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Traditional tool | — | — | — | — |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | War conditions | — | — | — |
| 🇱🇹Lithuania | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Standard rules | — | — |
| 🇷🇸Serbia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Standard rules | — |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Standard rules | — | — |
| 🇮🇸Iceland | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Wild camping allowed | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇶🇦Qatar | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | World Cup legacy |
| 🇰🇼Kuwait | — | Illegal | — | — | Heavily restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | Islamic only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
🇺🇸United States
Pocket knifeLegal (<4 inches)
Pepper sprayLegal (not on planes)
Stun gun/TaserVaries by state
Brass knucklesMostly illegal
DroneRegister if >250g
Dash camLegal
Radar detectorIllegal in VA & DC
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Knife >3 inchesIllegal in public
Locking knifeIllegal in public
Pepper sprayClassified as firearm
Stun gun/TaserClassified as firearm
DroneRegister if >250g
Dash camLegal
Radar detectorLegal
🇯🇵Japan
Knife >6cmIllegal to carry
Pepper sprayIllegal
Stun gunIllegal
DroneMany no-fly zones
Dash camLegal
🇹🇭Thailand
Pocket knifeContext dependent
Pepper sprayTechnically illegal
DroneMust register with CAAT
Dash camLegal
Sex toysTechnically illegal
🇸🇬Singapore
Pocket knifeIllegal in public
Pepper sprayIllegal
Stun gunIllegal
DroneNeed permit
FirecrackersIllegal
🇦🇪UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
Pocket knifeIllegal
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneNeed permit
BinocularsCan be suspicious
Satellite phoneNeed permit
🇩🇪Germany
Pocket knife<12cm blade
Pepper sprayLegal (labeled for animals)
Stun gunIllegal
DroneNeed insurance + plate
Dash camPrivacy issues
Radar detectorIllegal
🇨🇦Canada
Pocket knifeNon-automatic OK
Pepper spray (for bears)Legal
Pepper spray (for humans)Prohibited weapon
Stun gunProhibited
DroneRegister if >250g
Radar detectorIllegal in some provinces
🇦🇺Australia
Pocket knifeNeed reasonable excuse
Pepper sprayVaries by state
Stun gunMostly illegal
DroneRegister if >250g
Laser pointerMostly banned
Radar detectorIllegal most states
🇳🇱Netherlands
Pocket knifeContext dependent
Pepper sprayIllegal
FireworksOnly Dec 31-Jan 1
DroneMany restrictions
🇮🇳India
Pocket knifeNeed valid reason
Pepper sprayLegal for self-defense
Stun gunLicense required
DroneMust register
Satellite phoneNeed permit
🇧🇷Brazil
KnifeRestricted in cities
Pepper spraySome states allow
DroneRegistration required
Capoeira equipmentCultural heritage
🇷🇺Russia
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayRegistration required
DroneHeavy restrictions
Military itemsIllegal
🇿🇦South Africa
KnifeSelf-defense context
Pepper sprayLegal for self-defense
DroneRegistration required
Security equipmentHigh crime areas
🇹🇷Turkey
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayRestricted
DroneHeavy restrictions
Archaeological toolsHeritage protection
🇫🇷France
Pocket knifeBlade <6cm, no lock
Pepper sprayLegal (small canisters)
Stun gunIllegal
DroneRegister + license
Radar detector€1,500 fine
🇮🇹Italy
Pocket knifeBlade <4cm, no point
Pepper sprayLegal (small size)
Stun gunIllegal
DroneENAC registration
Metal detectorNeed permit
🇪🇸Spain
Pocket knifeBlade <11cm
Pepper sprayLegal
Stun gunIllegal
DroneAESA registration
Radar detector€200-6000 fine
🇲🇽Mexico
Pocket knifeUnder 10cm
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
Walkie-talkiePermit required
🇮🇩Indonesia
KnifeStrict weapon laws
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavy restrictions
Religious itemsIslamic areas sensitive
🇻🇳Vietnam
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Military itemsIllegal
🇰🇷South Korea
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayRestricted
DroneRegistration required
Laser pointerRestricted
🇵🇭Philippines
Balisong knifeTraditional weapon
Pepper sprayRestricted
DroneRegistration required
GunHeavy licensing
🇲🇾Malaysia
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DronePermit required
Satellite phoneRestricted
🇬🇷Greece
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayLegal for self-defense
DroneRestricted near airports
Metal detectorArchaeological laws
🇵🇹Portugal
KnifeReasonable use
Pepper sprayLegal
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearLegal
🇵🇱Poland
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayLegal for self-defense
DroneRegistration required
Airsoft gunRestricted
🇪🇬Egypt
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Satellite phoneIllegal
🇲🇦Morocco
KnifeTraditional crafts only
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Religious itemsRespect Islamic customs
🇦🇷Argentina
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper spraySome provinces allow
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearLegal
🇨🇱Chile
KnifeRestricted
Pepper spraySome regions allow
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearLegal
🇨🇴Colombia
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper spraySome areas allow
DroneHeavy restrictions
Military gearConflict zones
🇵🇪Peru
KnifeTraditional crafts ok
Pepper sprayRestricted
DronePermit required
Archaeological toolsRestricted
🇮🇪Ireland
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearLegal
🇧🇪Belgium
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayLegal for self-defense
DroneRegistration required
FireworksRestricted periods
🇨🇭Switzerland
Swiss Army knifeNational symbol
Pepper sprayLegal
DroneStrict regulations
Camping gearLegal
🇦🇹Austria
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayLegal
DroneRegistration required
Traditional costumesEncouraged
🇨🇿Czech Republic
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayLegal
DroneRegistration required
Crystal glassTraditional craft
🇭🇺Hungary
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayLegal
DroneRegistration required
Traditional craftsEncouraged
🇸🇪Sweden
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearRight to roam
🇳🇴Norway
KnifeTraditional use ok
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneStrict regulations
Camping gearRight to roam
🇩🇰Denmark
KnifeReasonable length
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
BicycleNational transport
🇳🇿New Zealand
KnifeReasonable use
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearFreedom camping
🇮🇱Israel
KnifeSecurity checks
Pepper sprayPermitted
DroneHeavy military restrictions
Religious itemsRespected
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Religious itemsIslamic only
🇫🇮Finland
Puukko knifeTraditional tool
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneRegistration required
Camping gearRight to roam
🇺🇦Ukraine
Self-defenseWar conditions
🇱🇹Lithuania
EU standardsStandard rules
🇷🇸Serbia
Personal itemsStandard rules
🇧🇬Bulgaria
EU standardsStandard rules
🇮🇸Iceland
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavy restrictions
Camping gearWild camping allowed
🇶🇦Qatar
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Sports equipmentWorld Cup legacy
🇰🇼Kuwait
KnifeRestricted
Pepper sprayIllegal
DroneHeavily restricted
Religious itemsIslamic only