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Are Airguns Legal in Finland?
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.
FI
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Finland is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Most airguns are less regulated, but 'high-powered air guns' (barrel ID >6.35 mm, manufactured 1950+, designed to expel metal bullets) trigger firearms-licence controls.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult-handling baseline; numeric age unspecified.
Possession
Variable
Below 'high-powered' definition: lighter regulation. High-powered: firearms-licence framework.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Commercial import of high-powered air guns requires authorisation.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Very limited: air weapon may only be used inside a building to kill certain unprotected mammals.
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
High-powered airguns subject to firearms-licence framework on import.
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.