‹ Back to the World airgun law map
Airgun law · World
Are Airguns Legal in Pakistan?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing requirement.
PK
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Pakistan is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationTreated as firearm
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleFree sale
TransportCased
AuthorityUnclear
The rules in detail
Classification
Treated as firearm
Pakistan Arms Ordinance 1965: air rifles under 20 J generally not classified as firearms; no licence required.
Age rule
Unclear
Provincial differences after 18th Amendment — Punjab, KPK, Sindh, Balochistan vary.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults below 20 J. Public carry without reasonable excuse illegal.
Transfer / sale
Free sale
Free sale below threshold.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
Unclear
Federal floor; provinces administer.
Hunting with an airgun
Verify provincially.
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
—
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
—
Small game
Unresolved / not addressed
—
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
—
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
—
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Most permissive market in Asia for airguns under 20 J.
Keep exploring
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.