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Are Airguns Legal in Portugal?

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.

The picture at a glance

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

ClassificationThreshold-based

Age rule18+

PossessionLicence required

Transfer / saleDealer records

TransportCased + carry restricted

AuthorityNational statute

The rules in detail

Classification

Threshold-based

Lei n.º 5/2006: airguns up to ~24 J in calibres up to .22 are licence-free; some sources cite a 10 J band.

Age rule

18+

18+ for purchase.

Possession

Licence required

Lawful for adults below threshold; PSP firearms licensing above.

Transfer / sale

Dealer records

Free to adults below threshold; dealer records above.

Transport

Cased + carry restricted

Cased and unloaded.

Authority

National statute

National statute; PSP administers.

Hunting with an airgun

Hunting with airguns is prohibited.

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

Energy threshold

~24 J — sources also cite 10 J

Caliber rule

.22 caliber upper bound for licence-free band per Lei 5/2006.

Travel note

Confirm threshold with PSP before transporting anything above ~10 J.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Hunting with airguns is prohibited; only target and sport shooting are legal uses.

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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.