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Are Airguns Legal in Vietnam?
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 personal import blocked 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 Vietnam is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationUnclear
Age ruleUnclear
PossessionVariable
Transfer / salePersonal import blocked
TransportSeverely restricted
AuthorityNational statute
Before you buy or sell
- Civilian airgun ownership effectively prohibited.
- 1–15 years' imprisonment for violations.
The rules in detail
Classification
Unclear
Law on Management and Use of Weapons (2017, amended 2024): civilian airgun ownership effectively prohibited. Only sports clubs, training facilities, and security professionals can possess with licensing.
Age rule
Unclear
Effectively closed to general civilians.
Possession
Variable
1–15 years' imprisonment for violations.
Transfer / sale
Personal import blocked
State-controlled.
Transport
Severely restricted
Prohibited for general civilians.
Authority
National statute
National statute.
Hunting with an airgun
Closed.
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 / transit
Absolutely prohibits temporary import by visitors. Despite the ban, an underground market exists.
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.