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Are Airguns Legal in Saudi Arabia?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Saudi Arabia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Dedicated air rifle import procedure through Ministry of Interior. Licensed dealers can import up to 5,000 air rifles annually.
Age rule
Unclear
Firearm and hunting-weapon licences: Saudi nationality, 22+, clean criminal record, and (from 1 November 2024) a passed drug test. Air rifles: the Arms and Ammunition Law requires a Minister's licence to make or import them (Art. 4(d)) and limits import and trade to licensed Saudis (Art. 3); the 22+/drug-test licence conditions are stated for firearms and hunting weapons.
Possession
Variable
Many shops sell air guns throughout the Kingdom.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through licensed dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Visitor framework is restrictive: typical foreign nationals cannot easily license airguns.
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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.