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Are Airguns Legal in Spain?
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 Spain is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age rule18+
PossessionLicence required
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Reglamento de Armas: airguns are Category 4. Above 24.2 J they move to a higher category requiring a firearms licence.
Age rule
18+
Adult-handling baseline; 18+ for full possession rights.
Possession
Licence required
Category 4: legal with documentation. Higher category for >24.2 J requires firearms licence.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Regulated retailers + 'tarjeta de armas' (municipal weapons card) for carry/use outside the home.
Transport
Cased
Cased; tarjeta required for transport on public roads.
Authority
National statute
National statute; Guardia Civil administers, municipalities issue tarjetas.
Hunting with an airgun
Limited airgun hunting in regional frameworks.
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
Hunting visitors typically arrange paperwork through outfitter. Category 4 airguns require importer paperwork and tarjeta on the Spanish side.
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.