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Are Airguns Legal in Belarus?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Belarus is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Sanctions environment — non-essential travel discouraged.
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Restrictive Soviet-derived framework; airguns regulated alongside firearms.
Age rule
18+
18+ for licensing.
Possession
Licence required
Police licensing required for meaningful airguns.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through registered dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Active sanctions environment; non-essential travel discouraged.
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.