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Are Airguns Legal in Gambia?

Yes, but heavily regulated.

Legal in principle, yet the compliance burden is high — often firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people actually want.

Tier 2 — Major Restrictions

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

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The picture at a glance

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

ClassificationUnclear
Age rule18+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityUnclear
Before you buy or sell
  • Articles having the appearance of lethal weapons are restricted unless licensed.
  • Import of firearms/ammunition requires licence.
  • No airgun-specific exemption surfaced.

The rules in detail

Classification
Unclear
The Gambia Arms and Ammunition Act requires import licences for firearms, arms of war, and ammunition. U.S. trade guidance also lists firearms/ammunition of all types and other articles having the appearance of lethal weapons as prohibited/restricted unless properly licensed.
Age rule
18+
18+ practical adult baseline; exact airgun-specific age rule unresolved.
Possession
Variable
Treat airguns and realistic airgun replicas as controlled or at least police-sensitive unless a local authority confirms exemption.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Import requires licence from the prescribed authority; articles appearing as lethal weapons are restricted unless licensed.
Transport
Variable
Transport cased, unloaded, and documented. Public carry/display of realistic airguns is high-risk.
Authority
Unclear
National Arms and Ammunition Act; police/customs licensing framework.

Hunting with an airgun

Unresolved / verify locally.

Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
—
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

Energy threshold
No airgun joule threshold found.
Caliber rule
No specific airgun caliber rule found.
Travel note
Appearance matters here. Realistic airguns may be treated as restricted even apart from projectile power.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure
Do not import an airgun without written police/customs approval. The Gambia restricts firearms/ammunition and articles having the appearance of lethal weapons unless properly licensed.

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.