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Are Airguns Legal in Taiwan?
Yes, but heavily regulated.
Legal in principle, yet the compliance burden is high — often firearm-grade steps for the airguns most people actually want.
Tier 2 — Major Restrictions
Full firearms-licence regime for the airguns most enthusiasts would actually buy.
TW
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Taiwan is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleLicensed dealer process
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Muzzle-ratio kinetic energy (MRKE) standard of 20 J/cm² distinguishes replica guns from firearms. 'Low energy air guns for recreation' (>0.08 J but ≤3 J) regulated as commodities.
Age rule
Unclear
20+ for general firearms.
Possession
Variable
Manufacturers restricted to producing airguns under 2 J. Above MRKE threshold: classified as firearms.
Transfer / sale
Licensed dealer process
Through licensed dealers.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Penalties up to 7 years' imprisonment above the MRKE threshold.
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.