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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
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
≤24 J: free purchase for 18+. Above 24 J: police notification.
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
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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 makes Bulgaria one of Europe's friendlier jurisdictions for travelling adult shooters.
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.