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Are Airguns Legal in Brazil?
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 — permit-free band for low-power, licence required above.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Brazil is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionRestricted access
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Airguns regulated as 'armas de pressão' (pressure weapons), separate from firearms. As of 2024, airguns over 6 mm caliber OR over 500 J must be registered as firearms by licensed sport shooters.
Age rule
18+
18+.
Possession
Restricted access
Pistols exceeding 7.5 J prohibited for unlicensed individuals. Open carry prohibited; use restricted to non-public places.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through registered dealers above threshold.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
Federal statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Sport shooting framework primary; hunting heavily restricted.
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
Generous threshold for rifles; 7.5 J limit on pistols. Verify current posture as Brazilian arms law shifts politically.
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.