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Are Airguns Legal in Russia?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Russia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityFederal + sub-national layer
Before you buy or sell
- Sanctions environment — non-essential travel discouraged.
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Federal Law on Weapons: pneumatic weapons under 7.5 J licence-free; 7.5 J–25 J registration; above 25 J firearm-equivalent.
Age rule
18+
18+ for licensing.
Possession
Free for adults
Below 7.5 J: free for adults. Tiered registration/licensing above.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through registered dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
Federal + sub-national layer
Federal law; regions administer.
Hunting with an airgun
Verify with Rosgvardia and regional wildlife authorities.
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
Active sanctions environment; non-essential travel discouraged.
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.