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Are Airguns Legal in Latvia?
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.
LV
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Latvia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age rule18+
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Distinction between 'low energy' and 'high energy' pneumatic weapons. Low-energy: anyone 18+ without permits. High-energy: State Police purchase permit + hunter's certificate.
Age rule
18+
18+ for low-energy.
Possession
Free for adults
Low-energy: free for adults. High-energy: permit + hunter certificate.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Low-energy: free sale to adults. High-energy: dealer records.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunter's certificate required for high-energy use.
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
Threshold between low- and high-energy not confirmed in English sources.
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.