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Are Airguns Legal in Slovenia?
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.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Slovenia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Silencers forbidden by law.
- Airguns below the registration line may be carried and used only at a shooting range or a place secured so that people and property are not endangered (ZOro-1 Art. 23(5) as amended 2021).
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Weapons Act ZOro-1 Art. 3 as amended by ZOro-1C (Uradni list RS 125/2021): airguns (Category D point 6) below 25 J muzzle energy need no special permit; airguns of 25 J or more must be registered (prijava) with the authorities. The old 20 J / 200 m/s tests were replaced by the single 25 J line.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Variable
Below 25 J: adults may own freely, no permit. 25 J or more: must be registered with the competent authority, and may be transferred only to a person entitled to acquire such a weapon (transfer reported within 8 days).
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Dealer records.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunting with airguns is prohibited.
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
Silencers forbidden. Hunting with airguns prohibited.
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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.