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Are Airguns Legal in Qatar?
Yes, but heavily regulated.
Legal in principle, but the compliance burden is high, often with firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people want.
Tier 2: Major Restrictions
Full firearms-licence regime for the airguns most enthusiasts would actually buy.
QA
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Qatar is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationTreated as firearm
Age rule21+
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Treated as firearm
Law No. 14 of 1999, Schedule 5 (added by Law No. 26 of 2010): air guns and pistols of any type, calibre or power source (air or CO2) need a Ministry of Interior licence to possess or acquire (Art. 3 bis 1). They have their own schedule and lighter penalties than firearms.
Age rule
21+
21+ (Art. 9, applied to airgun licences by Art. 3 bis 1).
Possession
Variable
Licence from the Minister of Interior or his deputy. The licence period is set by ministerial resolution, and there is a limit of four licensed weapons per person (Art. 7). Unlicensed possession: fine of QR 1,000–3,000 (Art. 46 bis). Self-defence is not an accepted reason for ownership.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through licensed dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Unresolved
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 / transit
Doha is a recommended transit hub when bags are interlined.
Import
Bringing an airgun into or out of Qatar without a Ministry of Interior licence is prohibited (Law No. 14 of 1999, Art. 20, which covers Schedule 5). Unlicensed import can bring up to 6 months and/or a fine of QR 1,000–10,000 (Art. 48 bis). Foreigners arriving with weapons must deposit them with the security authorities at the point of entry (Art. 19).
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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.