Do I need a license to bring my .22 air rifle into Thailand and are there shooting clubs for foreigners?

Jun 20, 2021
3 years ago
Baz ******
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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
Baz ******
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@Chris ********************
hi. What did you get and how much please?
Chris *********************
@Baz *****
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
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
Baz ******
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@Michael *******
yes i was thinking about archery michael, only tried it once many years ago and i will look into it

Many thanks
Cliff *********
Baz.....never fails to amaze me at how idiotic some guys are....and yet they think they are so witty.....assholes are full of themselves......
Hughie ***********
@Cliff ********
there's one round every corner mate.
Oor ********
@Cliff ********
so true .
Cliff *********
Where in Thai will you e living?
Baz ******
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@Cliff ********
it take all sorts cliff. Thank you
Baz ******
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Many thanks for your advice guys (even from a couple of idiots lol). I will not be bringing in any firearms but will join a club when im home

Many thanks again
Richard *****
@Baz *****
so where is home ! Ive got a pee shooter would love to meet up 🤔🤔
Marc ********
Can I bring my hand grenade too? And can I bring it in hand baggage?
Steve **********
@Marc *******
absolutely not ! You strap it to your ankle like the rest of us.
Kenneth ************
@Marc *******
just be sure to mention it to flight attendees a minute before take off, and make sure they hear it , so maybe better to shout out loud 😉
Stefan *******
@Marc *******
yes of course you can, go for it
Baz ******
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Thanks guys

Apart from richard roc who said "ffs grow up"

Idiot
Chris *********************
@Baz *****
I got a lot of pigeon on my land handy thing to have any festival market sells them but get a lot of pellets as they are hard to find
David **********
@Baz *****
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.
Baz ******
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@David *********
thanks david
Lisa ********************
They have shooting ranges in Thailand
Prinse ********
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.
Baz ******
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@Prinse *******
thank you
Baz ******
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@Lisa *******************
hi lisa.can non-thais use them?
David **********
@Baz *****
the shooting ranges require foreigners to rent guns on site. Only thais May bring their own guns.
Baz ******
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Steve *******
George ********
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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Newly amended law
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?
Oor ********
@Don ***
is this comment meant to be amusing because if it was then sadly it failed.
Richard *****
Ffs grow up !!! A .22 🌚🌚
Oor ********
@Richard ****
, I would say that you are the one that needs to grow up and not
@Baz *****
, 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.
Richard *****
@Oor *******
sorry ive only got a .177
Baz ******
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@Oor *******
thanks oor
Clive *******
Children at there best 🤣
Richard *****
@John ******
keep it going 🐮🐮
Paul *********
@Richard ****
Always one tool in the box
Richard *****
@Paul ********
yes the useful 1 🤣🤣🤣
Paul *****************
@Richard ****
that ain’t nice !
Richard *****
@Paul ****************
so nor is a .22 little gun
Baz ******
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@Richard ****
grow up? arsehole
Baz ******
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is this how you help people?we dont need people like you in thailand
Richard *****
@Baz *****
thailand there is no heelp
Olivier *********
@B**
, take it as it is: a joke. As written above, foreigners are now forbidden to get a gun license. I'm in the same boat, can't get mines over here :(
Baz ******
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Richard *****
@Baz *****
wow copy cat
Gordon *********
I remember when the army took over all the Tia's were burying there guns and even chain saws
Ulrik *********
Not possible for foreigners. Air guns are concidered firearms, and foreigners are not allowed to get a gun permit.
Flo *****
@Ulrik ********
didn't know that, another stupid rule..
Ross ************
Unless things have changed since this foreigners cannot apply for firearms permit or licence in Thailand
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Gordon *********
No but if you know the right people you can get one my advice is forget it only trouble
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