Airgun law · World

Are Airguns Legal in Tajikistan?

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.

The picture at a glance

Each measure below scores how restrictive Tajikistan is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).

ClassificationUnclear

Age rule18+

PossessionVariable

Transfer / saleVariable

TransportVariable

AuthorityNational statute

Before you buy or sell

Pneumatic weapons are expressly defined as weapons.
Local reporting says a Ministry of Interior licence is required.
Visitor import should be pre-cleared or avoided.

The rules in detail

Classification

Unclear

Law of the Republic of Tajikistan 'About Weapon' defines pneumatic weapons as weapons whose projectile receives directed movement from compressed, liquefied, or cured gas. Local reporting states that pneumatic guns require a Ministry of Interior licence.

Age rule

18+

18+ practical minimum for pneumatic weapons; exact licensing age should be verified in current Tajik text.

Possession

Variable

Pneumatic guns require licensing through the Ministry of Interior. Treat airguns as controlled weapons rather than consumer goods.

Transfer / sale

Variable

Acquisition and circulation of civil weapons are governed by the weapons law and licensing-permit system. Use licensed channels only.

Transport

Variable

Transport only with licence documentation, unloaded and cased; public carry/display is high risk.

Authority

National statute

National weapons law administered by Ministry of Interior / police.

Hunting with an airgun

Unresolved / likely not ordinary airgun use.

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

Energy threshold

No reliable joule threshold found; licence requirement appears type-based for pneumatic weapons.

Caliber rule

No specific airgun caliber rule found.

Travel note

Permit-first jurisdiction. Do not treat post-Soviet regional patterns as an exemption.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Do not import an airgun without written Ministry of Interior and customs authorization. Pneumatic weapons are defined in the weapons law and local reports say licensing is required.

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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.