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Are Airguns Legal in Argentina?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing requirement.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Argentina is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationOutside firearms scope
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleFree sale
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Outside firearms scope
Ley Nacional de Armas defines firearms by EXPLOSIVE propellant. Airguns use compressed air and fall outside scope entirely.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Variable
No licence, registration, or permit required. Free sale at sporting goods stores.
Transfer / sale
Free sale
Free sale.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Allowed under provincial frameworks for small game.
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
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Milei government dissolved ANMaC and re-established RENAR in 2025, but airgun regulations remain unchanged.
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.