Airgun law · World

Are Airguns Legal in Uzbekistan?

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 Uzbekistan is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).

ClassificationUnclear

Age rule21+

PossessionVariable

Transfer / saleVariable

TransportVariable

AuthorityNational statute

Before you buy or sell

Pneumatic weapons are expressly weapons under the law.
Foreign visitor acquisition/import requires Ministry of Internal Affairs permits.
Sports-facility restrictions may apply to certain pneumatic weapons.

The rules in detail

Classification

Unclear

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan 'On Weapons' expressly defines pneumatic weapons as weapons that launch a projectile by compressed, liquefied, or cured gaseous substance. The law regulates circulation, import, export, storage, carrying, and use of weapons.

Age rule

21+

21+ likely for many weapon permissions after recent reforms; use 21+ pending confirmation of current pneumatic-specific age.

Possession

Variable

Pneumatic weapons are legally recognized weapons. Individuals may keep/use certain pneumatic short-barreled or replica-like pneumatic weapons at sports facilities with local police permission.

Transfer / sale

Variable

Acquisition and circulation are permit/licensing controlled. Foreign citizens temporarily in Uzbekistan may acquire civil weapons only based on permits issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs upon diplomatic/consular request.

Transport

Variable

Transport/use should be tied to the permit, invitation, hunting contract, or sports event. Public carry/display is high-risk.

Authority

National statute

National weapons law; Ministry of Internal Affairs handles permits for foreign citizens and civil weapons circulation.

Hunting with an airgun

Qualified / permit-and-invitation controlled.

Deer

Unresolved / not addressed

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Turkey

Unresolved / not addressed

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Small game

Unresolved / not addressed

—

Predators

Unresolved / not addressed

—

Other big game

Unresolved / not addressed

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Import & travel

Energy threshold

No airgun joule threshold found in quick pass; pneumatic weapons are defined by propulsion type.

Caliber rule

No specific airgun caliber rule found.

Travel note

Uzbekistan has a real legal pathway for sporting/hunting weapons, but it is paperwork-first and not casual.

Local & import notes

Visitor procedure

Foreign citizens may import hunting or sporting weapons and ammunition only with a licensed tourism invitation/contract for hunting or a sports-event invitation plus a corresponding Ministry of Internal Affairs permit. Treat airguns as included unless written authority confirms otherwise.

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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.