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Are Airguns Legal in Costa Rica?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Costa Rica is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Ley 7530 de Armas y Explosivos and its regulation (Decreto 37985-SP, 2013) do not mention air or compressed-gas guns and set no calibre or energy threshold. Registration duties are written for 'armas de fuego permitidas'.
Age rule
18+
18+.
Possession
Variable
No airgun-specific registration rule exists in Ley 7530 or its regulation. Confirm with the Dirección General de Armamento before relying on unregistered possession.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
No airgun-specific transfer rule in Ley 7530. Firearm sales go through registered dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunting heavily restricted nationally; airgun use limited.
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
Verify with Ministerio de Seguridad Pública 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.