Airgun law · World

Are Airguns Legal in Lebanon?

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.

The picture at a glance

Each measure below scores how restrictive Lebanon 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

Game hunting weapons are permit-controlled.
No airgun carveout surfaced.
Transfers and possession of regulated weapons are tightly controlled.

The rules in detail

Classification

Unclear

Legislative Decree No. 137 controls firearms, ammunition, hunting weapons, permits, possession, and transfer. The quick pass did not surface a clean airgun-specific category or exemption; treat airguns as controlled weapon-like items unless local authority confirms otherwise.

Age rule

18+

18+ for weapon permits under the Legislative Decree summary; airgun-specific age rule unresolved.

Possession

Variable

Possession/carry of regulated weapons is permit-based. Game hunting weapons are specifically restricted and require permits. Airgun possession should be locally confirmed before marketplace claims.

Transfer / sale

Variable

Permit holders generally cannot sell or transfer firearms/ammunition unless the purchaser also has a permit. Apply conservative transfer caution to airguns until classified by local authority.

Transport

Variable

Transport/carry only with proper permits and documentation. Public carry/display of airguns should be treated as high-risk.

Authority

Unclear

National framework; Ministry of National Defense / Ministry of Interior and related authorities appear in permit and approval processes.

Hunting with an airgun

Qualified / permit-based if available.

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

Energy threshold

No airgun joule threshold found.

Caliber rule

No specific airgun caliber rule found.

Travel note

Pre-clear any weapon-like item. Lebanon is not a casual airport-import jurisdiction for airguns.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Do not import an airgun without written Lebanese customs and defense/interior approval. Moving/customs guidance commonly treats firearms/weapons as permit-required dangerous goods.

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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.