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Are Airguns Legal in Poland?
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.
PL
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Poland is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Ustawa o broni i amunicji: 'pneumatic weapon' defined as projectile energy >17 J at the muzzle. Above this threshold, a registration card is required.
Age rule
18+
18+ for the registration card.
Possession
Variable
Below 17 J: outside the 'pneumatic weapon' definition. Above 17 J: registration card from local police authority.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Registration-card required for above-threshold devices.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute; police administer.
Hunting with an airgun
Pneumatic weapons not a recognised hunting method under the Polish hunting law.
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
Above-threshold pneumatic weapons require Polish registration card; below-threshold easier but still subject to import declaration.
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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.