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Are Airguns Legal in Montenegro?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Montenegro is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule21+
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Air rifles and air pistols are listed as sporting weapons, not hunting weapons (2026 Law on Weapons and Ammunition, Art. 10(10)–(11)).
- A new Law on Weapons and Ammunition took effect on 19 August 2026, replacing the 2015 Law on Weapons. Category B approvals (firearms and airguns over 50 J) require age 21 (18 for those who passed the hunting exam, sport-shooting club members and some professions) and residence, but airguns under 50 J need no approval: free up to 10.5 J, notification above.
- Visitors must declare guns to border police at an international crossing with the weapon document and proof of purpose (Art. 67); hunting and sporting guns are entered in the passport and get an entry approval, withdrawn on exit, only if the visitor holds a home-country carry authorisation (Art. 72).
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
New Law on Weapons and Ammunition (adopted 31 Jul 2026, replacing Law on Weapons 10/15; in force August 2026), Art. 4, sorts airguns by energy regardless of calibre or velocity. Category D covers airguns up to 10.5 J, Category C those over 10.5 J and under 50 J, and Category B those over 50 J.
Age rule
21+
18+ to buy Category C and D airguns (Arts. 33–34). Category B (over 50 J) needs an acquisition approval, which requires 21+ (18+ for those who have passed the hunting exam or are sport-shooting club members) and Montenegrin citizenship with residence, or permanent residence (Art. 14). Minors may use airguns only under supervision: children over 7 (Category D) and over 12 (Category C) at competitions and designated shooting places, supervised by a qualified coach with written parental consent; minors over 14 may also use Category C airguns at other safe places under a qualified adult (Art. 45).
Possession
Free for adults
Up to 10.5 J: free for adults, with no approval or notification. Over 10.5 J and under 50 J: no approval needed, but you must report the gun to the Ministry of Interior within 8 days and keep the confirmation. Over 50 J: full weapons authorization (Category B).
Transfer / sale
Variable
Dealers must notify the Ministry of Interior within 8 days of selling a Category C airgun (Art. 33). Buyers of Category C guns must report them within 8 days. Category D changes hands freely between adults.
Transport
Variable
Carrying Category C and D airguns (loaded and ready to use) in a public place is prohibited; sporting airguns may be carried only at civilian ranges, other designated shooting places and competitions (Arts. 5, 42). A Category C gun may be transported only with its notification confirmation, unloaded, cased and separate from ammunition, for range or competition use, purchase, repair, change of residence or another justified reason (Art. 35).
Authority
National statute
National Law on Weapons administered by Montenegro Ministry of Interior / police.
Hunting with an airgun
Treat as unavailable: the 2026 weapons law lists airguns only as sporting weapons; hunting weapons are Category B firearms (Art. 10(10)–(11)).
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
Non-resident foreigners may bring weapons across the border for hunting, sport competitions or cultural events without prior notice, only at international crossings, and may not sell them (Art. 66). They must declare them to border police and show the weapon document plus proof of purpose, such as an invitation or organiser's notice (Art. 67). For hunting and sporting guns, border police enter the gun in the passport (unless a Montenegrin consulate already has), provided the visitor holds a home-country authorisation to carry it, and issue an entry approval that is withdrawn on exit (Art. 72).
Keep exploring
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.