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Air rifles in .177, .22, .25 and .30 — spring, gas ram, CO2 and pre-charged pneumatic, from FX Airguns, Diana, Stoeger, Weihrauch and more. This is our air rifle range; air pistols are Category H and sit under a different pathway.
In NSW an air rifle is a firearm. Section 4 of the Firearms Act brings air guns into the definition, with no power threshold and no exemption for the break-barrel you were given at fifteen. It needs a licence — almost always Category A — and a Permit to Acquire for the specific rifle, and it lives in the safe. Airgun pellets are legally ammunition too, so the licence covers those as well and they are collection only from our Roseville Chase store.
Interstate advice is where most of the confusion starts: air gun rules genuinely differ between states, so a video from Queensland can be right there and wrong here. Our air rifle guide sets out the NSW position properly, along with how the powerplants compare and which calibre suits the job.
On powerplants in short: springers and gas rams are self-contained and need no filling gear, but demand good technique and a scope rated for two-way recoil. PCPs are easier to shoot well and more accurate, at the cost of a pump or bottle. Spring is the cheaper start; PCP is where most serious pest shooters end up.
Buying Air Rifles in Australia
- PricesSpring and gas-ram air rifles from about $270 (most $340–$700), PCP air rifles about $1,000–$4,100.
- AvailabilityMore than 60 of the 307 air rifles listed can be ordered today; Diana, Norica, Stoeger and FX models are usually on the shelf at Roseville Chase.
- DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689
Common questions
Do you need a licence for an air rifle in NSW?
Yes. In NSW an air rifle is a Category A firearm, so you need a Category A licence and a Permit to Acquire for each one; since 1 July 2026 the permit is only issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements. It must be stored in an approved locked receptacle.
What is the best air rifle for pest control?
A .22 or .25 PCP such as the FX Impact, FX King, BSA Merlin or RTI P-3 gives the power and accuracy for rabbits and feral birds out to 60 metres. For close work a .22 gas-ram Diana or Norica at $400 to $600 is enough.
How much does an air rifle cost in Australia?
At Magnum Sports spring and gas-ram air rifles start at about $270 and most are $340 to $700; PCP air rifles run from about $1,000 to $4,100 for top-end FX models.
Which air rifle brands do you stock?
FX Airguns, Diana, Stoeger, Norica, BSA, Gamo, Crosman, RTI Arms and Evanix, with pellets and slugs from JSB, H&N and FX for collection in store.
Can you ship an air rifle interstate?
Yes, dealer to dealer to your nominated licensed dealer once your PTA is issued. Longarm transfer freight is $65 ($85 to WA). Air rifle pellets are collected in store only.
Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed September 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.
