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Are Airguns Legal in Tunisia?
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.
TN
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Tunisia is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionVariable
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Airsoft/import anecdotes suggest enforcement risk at the border.
- The statute is old and category treatment is not crystal clear for modern PCP airguns.
- Visitor import authorization for airguns needs local written confirmation.
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Law No. 69-33 of 12 June 1969 classifies compressed-air carbines and 6 mm / 9 mm small-caliber arms in the fifth category.
Age rule
Unclear
20+ minimum to be authorized to acquire or possess regulated arms under the general disqualification rule; minors are excluded from arms authorizations.
Possession
Variable
The statute expressly requires possession permits for second, third, and fourth category arms. Fifth-category air carbines are classified but the surfaced text does not clearly impose the same possession permit rule on them.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Arms commerce and repair are authorization-controlled. Private transfer should not be treated as free unless a local authority confirms fifth-category treatment.
Transport
Variable
Transport/carry prohibitions are express for second, third, and fourth categories. Fifth-category transport rule remains unclear; use locked/cased transport and avoid public carry.
Authority
National statute
National law; Ministry/Interior security authorities and local governorates are involved depending on category and use.
Hunting with an airgun
Unresolved / likely not airgun-friendly.
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
Do not import an airgun without written pre-clearance from Tunisian security/customs authorities. Tourist import authorization is clearly described for third-category hunting arms, but not clearly for fifth-category air carbines.
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.