Can you carry weapons on trains in Kazakhstan?

Tengrinews.kz - Can weapons be transported on trains in Kazakhstan? Tengrinews.kz reached out to the press service of the Ministry of Transport for clarification and received an official response.

One of our readers asked whether it is permitted to carry hunting weapons on trains in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Transport’s press service provided the following answer:

“The transportation of hunting, sporting, or any other type of firearms and ammunition on passenger trains is prohibited. This is established by the Rules for the Carriage of Passengers and Baggage by Rail Transport,” the agency stated.

The press service of the national rail operator “Passenger Transportation” also reminded the public that transporting weapons on trains is strictly forbidden.

What items are prohibited on trains?

There is a specific list of items banned from being transported on passenger trains:

• Explosive devices and substances, including pyrotechnics (such as fireworks and firecrackers).
• Radioactive and narcotic substances, and flammable liquids and materials like gasoline, methyl ether, and methanol.
• Flammable solid substances.
• Toxic, potent, and poisonous substances, whether in liquid or solid form.
• Infectious or biologically hazardous materials, and any items containing them.
• All types of firearms, including projectile, electric, mechanical, combined, non-barreled, traumatic, and gas weapons, as well as blunt and bladed weapons like batons, sabers, cleavers, yataghans, broadswords, swords, rapiers, bayonets, daggers, dirks, stilettos, brass knuckles, and flails.
• Ammunition for both firearms and gas weapons, including combat rounds, flash-bang, non-lethal, blank, and loaded hunting cartridges.

It’s important to remember that a train is not just a mode of transport—it is a shared public space with established rules that must be followed to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.

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