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Are Airguns Legal in Czechia?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing requirement.
CZ
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Czechia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Firearms Act: Category D includes certain gas/air-cartridge weapons and energy-defined items (e.g. gas guns max 16 J at breech). Category D allows free acquisition by adults.
Age rule
18+
18+ for Category D.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults; storage duty applies.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Free sale between adults; dealer records.
Transport
Cased
Cased; conduct rules in public.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Czech hunting law sets quarry rules separately; 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
Adult visitors can buy and possess Category D items. Above-Category-D items follow firearms permit framework.
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.