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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).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityUnclear
Before you buy or sell
- Recent firearms law overhaul means older forum answers are stale.
- No clear airgun carveout surfaced from official sources in the quick pass.
- Visitor import remains uncertain.
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Paraguay's firearms law framework centers on firearms, components, ammunition, explosives, and related controlled accessories. No clear airgun-specific restriction or energy threshold surfaced in the quick pass.
Age rule
18+
18+ practical adult-sale placeholder; confirm with DIMABEL or local counsel before publication.
Possession
Licence required
Ordinary airguns appear to be outside the core firearm licensing structure, but this is a lower-confidence finding because the law was recently overhauled.
Transfer / sale
Variable
No clear airgun transfer rule found. Firearm transfers are regulated; ordinary airgun sales may be freer but should be locally confirmed.
Transport
Variable
Transport discreetly, unloaded, and cased. Avoid public carry or defensive display.
Authority
Unclear
National firearms framework; DIMABEL / defense-related authorities oversee firearms and controlled materials.
Hunting with an airgun
Unresolved.
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
Do not import an airgun without written customs/DIMABEL confirmation. The lack of an obvious airgun rule does not guarantee easy airport clearance.
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.