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Are Airguns Legal in Bulgaria?
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.
BG
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Bulgaria is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Using airguns (non-firearms) in public places is prohibited (ZOBVVPI art. 60(1)(3a)(b)); parcel shipment of airguns is allowed only between licensed traders (art. 106(2)).
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
≤24 J: free purchase for 18+. Above 24 J: written or electronic notification to the local police (RU of the MVR) within 14 days of acquisition; the seller/donor must notify within 7 days of transfer (ZOBVVPI arts. 54–55).
Age rule
18+
18+.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults below 24 J.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Dealer records above 24 J. Online airgun sales not permitted.
Transport
Cased
Cased; discharge prohibited within 200 m of any inhabited building or settlement.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Verify with Bulgarian hunting authorities.
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
Generous threshold makes Bulgaria one of Europe's friendlier jurisdictions for travelling adult shooters.
Keep exploring
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.