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Are Airguns Legal in Sweden?
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.
SE
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Sweden 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 / saleDealer records
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Air weapons generally require a permit, but 'limited-power' weapons can be possessed by adults without a licence. Limited power = max 10 J at 4 m from muzzle for single-fire; 3 J for semi/full automatic.
Age rule
18+
18+ for licence-free limited-power. Under 18 requires adult presence.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults below limited-power threshold; weapons permit above.
Transfer / sale
Dealer records
Dealer records.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Airguns largely outside the Swedish hunting framework.
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
Sweden has separate import rules; sub-10 J path is the cleanest.
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.