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Are Airguns Legal in China?
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. Watch the effective civilian ban rule in particular.
Tier 1 — Severely Restricted
Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive China is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationEffective civilian ban
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionRestricted access
Transfer / salePersonal import blocked
TransportSeverely restricted
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Effectively closed to civilian airgun ownership.
- Avoid as a transit hub — any baggage disruption could place you in possession of a prohibited item.
The rules in detail
Classification
Effective civilian ban
All airguns are firearms under the Public Security Administration Punishment Law and Firearms Control Act. Effectively prohibited for civilians.
Age rule
Unclear
Civilian licensing virtually impossible.
Possession
Restricted access
Severe criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
Transfer / sale
Personal import blocked
State-controlled.
Transport
Severely restricted
Prohibited for civilians.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Effectively prohibited for civilians.
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 / transit
Firearms (including airguns) are prohibited imports. Any disruption to interlined baggage in China places traveller in possession of a prohibited item — avoid as a transit hub.
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.