No. Airsoft guns are classified as “imitation firearms” under Turkey’s 2022 Firearms and Ammunition Law, requiring strict licensing. Unlicensed possession risks confiscation and criminal charges, with enforcement tightening ahead of 2026 EU alignment reforms.
Key Regulations for Airsoft Guns in Turkey
- Licensing Mandate: Airsoft guns must be registered with the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) under the 2022 law, necessitating a firearms license (silah ruhsatı). Unregistered possession is a misdemeanor under Article 13 of the Law No. 6136.
- Design Restrictions: Only airsoft guns with orange-tipped barrels (minimum 6mm diameter) are permitted. Solid-colored or camouflaged models are prohibited, per 2023 Interior Ministry circulars.
- Usage Limits: Airsoft play is restricted to licensed fields (atış alanları) approved by provincial security directorates. Public use, including parks or streets, is criminalized under Article 191 of the Turkish Penal Code.
Violations trigger administrative fines (₺5,000–₺20,000) or imprisonment (3 months–2 years). The 2026 compliance deadline for EU-aligned regulations may further restrict imports or require ballistic testing for imported models.