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Are Airguns Legal in Egypt?
Yes, but heavily regulated.
Legal in principle, yet the compliance burden is high — often firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people actually 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 ruleAdult / unspecified
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
2019 decree separately regulates air and gas guns. Licence from Ministry of Interior required. Restricted to 4.5 mm (.177) maximum.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult licensing.
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.
Import & travel
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.
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.