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Are Airguns Legal in Italy?
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.
IT
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Italy is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased + carry restricted
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Decreto 9 agosto 2001 establishes the ≤7.5 J 'free sale' band. Above 7.5 J, full firearms classification.
Age rule
18+
Adults; sub-7.5 J airguns may be sold to 18+ without licence.
Possession
Licence required
Below 7.5 J: free for adults. Above: porto d'armi or analogous authorisation required.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Free sale to adults below threshold; record-keeping above.
Transport
Cased + carry restricted
Below threshold: cased and unloaded recommended. Above: full firearm rules.
Authority
National statute
National statute; Polizia / Carabinieri administer.
Hunting with an airgun
Italy's hunting law (Legge 157/1992) does not include airguns as a legal hunting method for game species.
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
Sub-7.5 J airguns travel relatively freely; above-threshold items need full firearm import procedures.
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.