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Are Airguns Legal in Belgium?
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
Threshold-based licensing: a permit-free band for low-power airguns, with a licence required above it.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Belgium is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityFederal + sub-national layer
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Loi du 8 juin 2006 (gun law): airguns under specific energy thresholds may be 'free sale'; above is licensed.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult-handling baseline.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults below the free-sale threshold; licensing above.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Dealer records.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
Federal + sub-national layer
Federal law; regions administer hunting.
Hunting with an airgun
Centerfire/shotgun-oriented hunting framework.
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Small game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Confirm category of any airgun before travel; Belgian gun law is comparatively detailed.
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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.