Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 186

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person who without authorization and a good reason manufactures, sells, transports, or possesses dynamite, gun-cotton, fulminating mercury, or other similar explosive; or a gun, cannon, or ammunition for military use shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years, short-term imprisonment, or a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第186條
未受允准,而製造、販賣、運輸或持有炸藥、棉花藥、雷汞或其他相類之爆裂物或軍用槍砲、子彈而無正當理由者,處二年以下有期徒刑、拘役或一萬五千元以下罰金。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.