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Are Airguns Legal in Denmark?
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.
DK
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Denmark 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 / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Adults can possess certain airguns without a certificate (with limits). Licence-free airguns: max calibre 4.5 mm.
Age rule
18+
18+ for ≤4.5 mm licence-free possession.
Possession
Free for adults
≤4.5 mm: licence-free for adults. Larger: weapon certificate framework.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Transfers require valid certificate where required.
Transport
Variable
Specific licence guidance exists for transiting.
Authority
National statute
National statute; police administer.
Hunting with an airgun
Airguns largely outside the Danish hunting framework.
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
Specific transit / import / export licence guidance from national police. Below 4.5 mm cleanest path.
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.