Airgun law · World

Are Airguns Legal in Albania?

Yes, but heavily regulated.

Legal in principle, yet the compliance burden is high — often firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people actually want.

Tier 2 — Major Restrictions

Full firearms-licence regime for the airguns most enthusiasts would actually buy.

The picture at a glance

Each measure below scores how restrictive Albania is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).

ClassificationUnclear

Age rule25+ / 30+

PossessionVariable

Transfer / saleVariable

TransportVariable

AuthorityNational statute

Before you buy or sell

Pneumatic weapons are expressly inside the weapons law.
Temporary entry requires competent State Police authorization for firearms; airguns should be assumed controlled unless confirmed otherwise.
EU-alignment reforms may change categories and age rules.

The rules in detail

Classification

Unclear

Law No. 74/2014 'On Weapons' expressly includes pneumatic weapons / air-pressure weapons among regulated weapon types. Albanian customs guidance says weapons in categories B, C, and D are regulated for keeping, import, export, tracing, and transport.

Age rule

25+ / 30+

18+ minimum placeholder for non-firearm weapons; firearm reforms have discussed 25+ for some firearm use, so confirm current age treatment before publication.

Possession

Variable

Pneumatic weapons are not treated as ordinary consumer goods. Possession should be treated as regulated under the weapons framework, with police authorization likely needed depending on category and use.

Transfer / sale

Variable

Sale, import, export, trading, and movement of regulated weapons are covered by Law No. 74/2014 and implementing rules. Use licensed local dealers and police/customs paperwork.

Transport

Variable

Transport is regulated under national weapons legislation. Keep unloaded, cased, and tied to a lawful purpose such as sport or hunting if authorized.

Authority

National statute

National weapons law; State Police authorization and Albanian customs enforcement control entry/exit.

Hunting with an airgun

Unresolved / authorization-dependent.

Deer

Unresolved / not addressed

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Turkey

Unresolved / not addressed

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Small game

Unresolved / not addressed

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Predators

Unresolved / not addressed

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Other big game

Unresolved / not addressed

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Import & travel

Energy threshold

No reliable airgun joule threshold found in the quick pass.

Caliber rule

No specific airgun caliber rule found.

Travel note

Do not treat Albania as a casual airgun destination. Pre-clear with State Police and customs before any import.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Foreign citizens may enter Albania with firearms only after obtaining temporary authorization from the competent State Police body. Treat airguns as requiring prior written police/customs clearance unless a specific exemption is confirmed.

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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.