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Are Airguns Legal in Norway?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Norway is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age rule18+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Customs guidance: permit-free import includes air guns/pistols ≤4.5 mm. Other air weapons may require police permit.
Age rule
18+
18+ for importing airguns/paintball/airsoft.
Possession
Variable
Small-calibre permit-free; larger calibres may require police permit.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Dealer records above threshold.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Airguns largely outside the Norwegian hunting framework.
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
Permit-free import for ≤4.5 mm airguns. Larger calibres need police permit.
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.