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Are Airguns Legal in Chile?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Chile is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationOutside firearms scope
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleFree sale
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Outside firearms scope
Airguns completely unregulated.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
No specific airgun age rule.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for anyone.
Transfer / sale
Free sale
Free sale.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Allowed for small game with SAG permit.
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
Hunting allowed for small game with permit from the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG). Despite Boric-era discussions of tighter firearms laws, airguns remain unaffected.
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.