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Are Airguns Legal in Colombia?
Yes, with conditions.
Generally legal, but with real rules to follow, usually age verification and, in some places, a low-power threshold.
Tier 3: Moderate
Threshold-based licensing: a permit-free band for low-power airguns, with a licence required above it.
CO
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Colombia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Decreto 2535/1993 historically exempted pneumatic weapons. Decreto 1563/2022 created 'less-lethal weapons' framework requiring carry permits for pneumatic weapons resembling classified weapons (3-year validity, max 2 per person).
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Variable
Sports pneumatic weapons used at authorised facilities remain exempt. Public carry of resembling-types: permit.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through registered dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased. Sport pneumatic arms may be transported without a carry permit only unloaded, cased and out of reach, by a shooter accredited to the Colombian Shooting Federation (Decree 1070/2015 Art. 2.2.4.5.20, added by Decree 1563/2022).
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Sport hunting prohibited nationwide since February 2020 (Constitutional Court ruling C-045/2019).
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
Confirm with Indumil and current decree posture before travel.
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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.