Taking Air Rifles into Europe

[A123]

Hello All,

I was just wondering how would I go about taking an air rifle into Europe by car?

Id like to take my gun with me to Italy and keep it over there for future visits.

Would it be possible? And has anyone on the forum ever done anything similar? I dont even know if you need a licence to own an air rifle in Italy, so that would effect things im sure. I havnt done any research yet but I thought Id ask you guys first.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer

[Evilv]

Hello All,

I was just wondering how would I go about taking an air rifle into Europe by car?

Id like to take my gun with me to Italy and keep it over there for future visits.

Would it be possible? And has anyone on the forum ever done anything similar? I dont even know if you need a licence to own an air rifle in Italy, so that would effect things im sure. I havnt done any research yet but I thought Id ask you guys first.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer

 

You could contact the Italian embassy and that of any country you would pass through on the way. Also any carrier that would transport you may have regulations. BASC might help advise if you are a member. I am assuming it is a low powered air rifle you are talking about.

[A123]

Hi Evilv,

Im thinking about taking out my BSA XL Tactical (12ft lbs), but I might buy a different gun especially to take, something cheaper probably as it would be hard to justify too much expense for a gun that I wouldnt get as much use out of.

I am unsure if you need a licence out there to buy an air rifle, if not then it would make sense to buy one out there I suppose!