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Are Airguns Legal in Hungary?
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: a permit-free band for low-power airguns, with a licence required above it.
HU
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Hungary is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleFree sale
TransportCased + carry restricted
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Licence-free (≤7.5 J) airguns may be used only for sport or target shooting at a range, shooting gallery or fenced private property, and in public must be carried in a closed case (Gov. Decree 253/2004 § 39(4)-(5)).
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Act XXIV of 2004 (Ftv.) § 2 point 16: an airgun that fires projectiles above 7.5 J is legally a 'lőfegyver' (firearm) and needs a police firearms licence; airguns at or below 7.5 J are licence-free.
Age rule
18+
18+ baseline; under-18s may use licence-free (≤7.5 J) airguns only under the supervision of a competent adult (Gov. Decree 253/2004 § 39(3)).
Possession
Licence required
Licence-free below 7.5 J; full firearms permit above (described as expensive and difficult to obtain).
Transfer / sale
Free sale
Free below threshold; firearms-permit process above.
Transport
Cased + carry restricted
Cased and unloaded.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Airgun hunting not part of the Hungarian hunting framework.
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
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Same 7.5 J line as Germany: field-target rifles exceed it and count as firearms needing a police firearms licence, which is described as difficult to obtain.
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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.