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Are Airguns Legal in Venezuela?
Mostly no, or only under severe restrictions.
Treated at or near firearm level, with an effective ban or major criminal-law exposure for ordinary ownership. Watch the restricted access rule in particular.
Tier 1: Severely Restricted
Effective civilian ban or extreme criminal penalties for unlicensed possession.
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The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Venezuela is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionRestricted access
Transfer / saleVariable
TransportVariable
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Effective civilian weapon prohibition since 2013.
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
2013 Desarme law: near-total civilian weapon prohibition. Airguns in regulatory grey area but covered by broad language.
Age rule
Unclear
N/A.
Possession
Restricted access
Effectively closed.
Transfer / sale
Variable
Commercial firearm sales were banned in 2012.
Transport
Variable
Restricted.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Prohibited.
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Small game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Not listed
Import & travel
Local & import notes
Visitor procedure
Effectively closed to visiting airgun owners.
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.