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Are Airguns Legal in Ukraine?
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.
UA
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Ukraine is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationThreshold-based
Age ruleAdult / unspecified
PossessionTiered (below threshold free)
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportCased
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Active armed conflict — defer non-essential travel.
The rules in detail
Classification
Threshold-based
Category 1 (no certificate): caliber ≤4.5 mm AND velocity ≤100 m/s. Category 2 (certificate): exceeds either threshold.
Age rule
Adult / unspecified
Adult.
Possession
Tiered (below threshold free)
Tiered. Unified Register of Weapons operational since June 2023.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Through registry.
Transport
Cased
Cased.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Verify with Ukrainian wildlife authorities.
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
Following the 2022 invasion, civilian gun laws were loosened for national security; airgun framework intact. Active conflict — confirm any travel with current advisories.
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.