Airgun law · World

Are Airguns Legal in Brunei?

Mostly no, or only under severe restrictions.

Treated at or near firearm level, with an effective ban or major criminal-law exposure for ordinary ownership.

Tier 1 — Severely Restricted

Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.

The picture at a glance

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

ClassificationUnclear

Age ruleUnclear

PossessionVariable

Transfer / saleVariable

TransportVariable

AuthorityNational statute

Before you buy or sell

Air guns and air pistols are expressly included in 'arms.'
Import/export requires permit/licence treatment.
Do not rely on toy-gun or airsoft anecdotes.

The rules in detail

Classification

Unclear

Brunei's Arms and Explosives Act definition of 'arms' expressly includes air guns and air pistols, along with any gun or weapon from which a shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged.

Age rule

Unclear

Unresolved for civilian airguns; treat ordinary consumer acquisition as licence-only rather than age-gated free sale.

Possession

Variable

Possession of guns or arms is regulated and requires licensing under the Arms and Explosives framework. Air guns and air pistols are explicitly inside the definition of arms.

Transfer / sale

Variable

Import, export, manufacture, and dealing in guns or arms are regulated. Do not treat airgun transfer as free.

Transport

Variable

Transport only with licensing/permit approval. Airline carriage of weapon-like items requires approval and declaration.

Authority

National statute

National law under Brunei's Arms and Explosives Act and rules, administered by the Licensing Officer / relevant authorities.

Hunting with an airgun

Prohibited / not viable for visitors.

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 airgun energy threshold found; explicit arms definition controls.

Caliber rule

No specific airgun caliber rule found.

Travel note

Avoid casual import. Brunei is a strict, licence-first jurisdiction for airguns.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Do not import an airgun into Brunei without a licence/permit. Brunei's definition of arms explicitly includes air guns and air pistols; restricted/controlled goods require the necessary licence or permit before importation.

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.