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Are Airguns Legal in Iran?
Mostly no, or only under severe restrictions.
Treated at or near firearm level, with an effective ban or major criminal-law exposure for ordinary ownership. Watch the personal import blocked rule in particular.
Tier 1 — Severely Restricted
Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Iran is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / salePersonal import blocked
TransportSeverely restricted
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Effectively criminalised — 3–15 years' imprisonment.
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Effectively criminalised civilian airgun possession in September 2023; harsher law signed May 2025.
Age rule
Unclear
Civilian licensing virtually impossible.
Possession
Licence required
PCP rifles over 40 J: must be surrendered within 3 months. Under 40 J: licence required (3–7% approval rate).
Transfer / sale
Personal import blocked
State-controlled.
Transport
Severely restricted
Prohibited.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Closed.
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
Penalties 3–15 years' imprisonment. Active black market on Telegram.
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.