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Are Airguns Legal in Egypt?

Yes, but heavily regulated.

Legal in principle, but the compliance burden is high, often with firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people want. Watch the personal import blocked rule in particular.

Tier 2: Major Restrictions

Full firearms-licence regime for the airguns most enthusiasts would actually buy.

EG

The picture at a glance

Each measure below scores how restrictive Egypt is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).

ClassificationUnclear
Age rule18+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / salePersonal import blocked
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
  • Scopes prohibited on airguns.
  • Visitor import path is closed to private individuals.

The rules in detail

Classification
Unclear
Air and gas guns were brought under licensing in 2019 (Law No. 5 of 2019 and Interior Minister's Decision No. 1300 of 2019). Licence from Ministry of Interior required. Restricted to 4.5 mm (.177) maximum.
Age rule
18+
18+ for an air/gas gun licence (Interior Minister's Decision No. 1300 of 2019, issued under Law No. 5 of 2019 amending Law 394/1954); applicant must be of good conduct with no felony or custodial conviction and no prior licence revoked.
Possession
Variable
Restricted to .177 caliber.
Transfer / sale
Personal import blocked
Civilians cannot directly import: only licensed weapon stores can.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.

Hunting with an airgun

Unresolved: air guns, including pellet rifles used for bird shooting, were brought under licensing in 2019 (Law No. 5 of 2019 and Interior Minister's Decision No. 1300 of 2019), but no hunting regulation confirming airgun quarry or seasons was verified.

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

Energy threshold
Caliber-based: .177 max
Caliber rule
.177 maximum.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure
Silencers, sound reducers, telescopic sights prohibited on all guns including airguns. Importing without licence: minimum 1 year imprisonment + 10,000–50,000 EGP fines.

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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.