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Are Airguns Legal in Turkey?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
Free sale to adults with minimal or no national licensing requirement.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Turkey is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationTreated as firearm
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleFree sale
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
The rules in detail
Classification
Treated as firearm
Air guns appear NOT to be classified as firearms under Turkish law. Turkey is home to Hatsan, one of the world's largest airgun manufacturers.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Free for adults
Free for adults at the national level.
Transfer / sale
Free sale
Free sale.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Hunting with air rifles reportedly not permitted.
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 with air rifles reportedly not permitted; scopes/silencers may be banned. Istanbul is a recommended airgun-friendly transit hub.
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.