Hi guys. This is a tricky one.i want to bring my .22 air rifle into thailand via a container.
Do i need a licence? are there any gun clubs in thailand?
Many thanks
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Bringing a .22 air rifle into Thailand poses legal challenges for foreigners. According to recent laws, foreigners cannot apply for a firearms permit or license in Thailand, and air guns are classified as firearms. Therefore, it is prohibited for foreigners to possess or use these weapons. While there are shooting ranges available in Thailand, they typically only allow Thais to use their own guns, whereas foreigners can only rent. If you're interested in the shooting sport, it is recommended to join a club once back home instead.
Rick *********
I'd say bring it in and let the group know which customs confiscate it
William *******
PS There are quite a few gun clubs. Many in the Bangkok metro area. If you you know a Thai shooter that has military connections…there are military ranges that you can accompany him for target shooting.
William *******
If you have a Thai wife she can own a firearm and bring it to a shooting club where you can shoot trap,skeet or five stand at the club at the Olympic center in Bangkok.
Nick *******
Why would you even want to bring a rifle over here? 🤔🤔
Chulala **********
Not possible ka
Chris *********************
Baz toon I have one bought it from chianart market festival get one in Thailand
I got it a few years ago 2nd hand off a stall in festival market paratrooper repeater 22 bit old but does the job I paid 14k thai
And you can take the spring out and stretch it for more power my thai in-laws love pigeon brest fried in garlic haha
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Andy **********
Why on earth would you want to do that?
Toll ***************
There are gun ranges but it’s very expensive and you can only use their guns.
Oliver *************
No
Seán *******
Another great reason to love Thailand and feel so much saver knowing weapons designed to kill people are not allowed. Even trained users like police sometimes make mistakes resulting in serious consequences.
Michael ********
An option
Archery, you can get good basic equipment at decathalon. Plenty of Archery clubs as well
I did accidentally bring an air rifle into Thailand in a container too, I didn’t know at the time it was illegal. I just kept it in the house and used it in the yard from time to time. Never had any issues. If you do bring it I wouldn’t recommend telling a lot of people about it. Also, I think it might be legal even if you can find plastic pellets for it as from my understanding the difference between a gun which requires a license and one which doesn’t is whether or not the projectiles are metal. High power BB guns with plastic, gel, or glass ammunition are legal.
You have to differentiate two types of ranges: Tourist DTL fun place. Of course, in tourist areas and I’m not sure if they are operational at the moment. And official shooting sport clubs where you have to become a member and can rent guns during the respective activities.
Foreigners are banned from possessing and using guns in Thailand after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed amendments to the Weapon, Firearm, Explosive and Firework Act Thursday. According to the newly amended law, only Thais can register guns with authorities.Oct 13, 2560 BE
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Andrew ********
Not allowed, it's gas powered which in essence is the same as any other fire arm, they are all powered by expanding gas.
Don ****
Are you coming for animal hunting, human hunting or touring?
, gladly not everyone has the same interests ,hobbies,sports, and so forth and thank God we do not or else that would mean there would be more like you. Now troll along and try to be a nice little boy in future.