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Are Airguns Legal in Paraguay?

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.

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The picture at a glance

Each measure below scores how restrictive Paraguay is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).

ClassificationOutside firearms scope
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityUnclear
Before you buy or sell
  • Ley 7411/2024 exempts airguns from firearm licensing, but customs must refer every imported airgun to DIGEMABEL for inspection.
  • .30 calibre and larger airguns need an import permit.
  • Hunting of wild fauna is prohibited without express MADES authorization (Ley 96/92).

The rules in detail

Classification
Outside firearms scope
Ley N° 7411/2024 (in force January 2025, replacing Ley 4036/2010) defines an 'arma de aire o gas comprimido' as a sporting weapon and states it is not a firearm and not subject to the enforcement authority's control (Art. 3); Art. 16 expressly excludes pneumatic arms (compressed air, CO2, PCP, gas, piston) from the law. Exception: airguns of .30 calibre or larger need an import permit.
Age rule
18+
18+ practical adult-sale placeholder; confirm with DIGEMABEL or local counsel before publication.
Possession
Licence required
Civilian possession of air/gas-compressed guns, their pellets and accessories is expressly allowed under Ley 7411/2024, Art. 3; no firearm licence, carnet or registration is required.
Transfer / sale
Variable
No licence or registration for sale or private transfer; Ley 7411/2024, Art. 3 only requires that airguns and pellets be sold with warnings about their potential risk and the dangers of misuse. Firearm transfers remain registered through the DIGEMABEL SID system.
Transport
Variable
Transport discreetly, unloaded, and cased. Avoid public carry or defensive display.
Authority
Unclear
National firearms framework; DIGEMABEL (formerly DIMABEL) / defense-related authorities oversee firearms and controlled materials.

Hunting with an airgun

Prohibited except MADES-authorized control hunts.

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

Energy threshold
No joule threshold; .30 calibre and up need an import permit.
Caliber rule
.30 calibre and larger airguns need a DIGEMABEL import permit (Ley 7411/2024, Arts. 3 and 16); no limit below that.
Travel note
Paraguay's 2024 arms law expressly exempts airguns from firearm licensing, so domestic ownership is easy. At the border, customs holds airguns for a DIGEMABEL check, and .30 calibre and up need an import permit.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure
Customs must notify DIGEMABEL (formerly DIMABEL) within 48 hours of any airgun import so it can be checked on site before release, and airguns of .30 calibre or larger need a DIGEMABEL import permit (Ley 7411/2024, Arts. 3 and 16). Expect an inspection delay; carry the invoice and be ready to show the calibre.

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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.