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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 — permit-free band for low-power, licence required above.
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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 de Armas y Explosivos: airguns regulated; threshold based on caliber/energy.
Age rule
18+
18+.
Possession
Variable
Lighter regulation for low-power airguns.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through registered dealers above threshold.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunting heavily restricted nationally; airgun use limited.
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
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, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.