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Are Airguns Legal in Manitoba?
Yes, with conditions.
Generally legal, but with real rules to follow, usually age verification and, in some places, a low-power threshold.
Tier 3: Moderate
Standard provincial framework with hunting rules and some municipal variance.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Manitoba is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationFederal framework governs
Age rule18+ for PAL
PossessionPAL required (above threshold)
Transfer / saleStandard PAL process (above threshold)
TransportFederal STDR (above threshold)
Provincial layerFederal floor only
The rules in detail
Classification
Federal framework governs
Federal framework governs.
Age rule
18+ for PAL
18+ for PAL. No Manitoba-specific airgun age verified below the federal threshold.
Possession
PAL required (above threshold)
Lawful for adults below the federal threshold; PAL required above.
Transfer / sale
Standard PAL process (above threshold)
Below threshold: no provincial process. Above: standard non-restricted firearm process.
Transport
Federal STDR (above threshold)
Below threshold: no province-specific rule. Above: federal STDR applies.
Provincial layer
Federal floor only
Federal for firearms; provincial Wildlife Act for hunting; municipal bylaws for discharge.
Hunting with an airgun
Pellet guns allowed for upland game birds and small mammals; not allowed for big game, wild turkey or migratory game birds
Deer
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed (pellet guns cannot be used to hunt big game)
Turkey
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed (pellet guns cannot be used to hunt wild turkey)
Small game
Explicitly allowed
Allowed: pellet guns may be used for upland game birds; hares, rabbits and gray squirrels need no licence and there are no restrictions on the type of firearm used for small game
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
Other big game
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed (pellet guns cannot be used to hunt big game, including black bear, moose, elk, caribou and gray wolf)
Local rules that still apply
City of Winnipeg
Municipal discharge bylaws apply within city limits. Use at approved ranges or on rural property with permission.
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.