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Are Airguns Legal in Croatia?
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 Croatia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Airguns are Category D weapons. All air rifles must be registered at the local police station regardless of power.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Variable
Registration only — no licence procedure. Police gunsmith checks calibre, serial, model.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Registration update.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunting with air rifles is prohibited.
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
Registration on arrival via police channel. Cleaner than firearms-licence countries but more involved than no-registration jurisdictions.
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.