Are Slingshots Legal in Spain? Regulations and Permitted Use in 2026

The device known in Spain as a "slingshot" is one of the oldest and most popular tools for use in sport shooting, recreation, and precision shooting. However, the vast majority of our customers have the following questions:

• Is it legal to own a slingshot in Spain?
• What type of weapon is a slingshot according to the law?
• Can it be carried on the street?
• Can it be used for hunting?

In this article, we will answer all your questions clearly, based on current regulations in Spain.

 

Is it legal to buy a slingshot in Spain?

The answer is YES, it iscompletely legal, as it does not require a license or essential permits to own them, provided that:

1. Be of legal age.
2. Whether you use it for sports or recreation.

It is not prohibited to purchase a slingshot due to the type of weapon it is classified as, which I will answer in the next question.

What kind of weapon is a slingshot?

According to the Firearms Regulations (Royal Decree 137/1993), slingshots are not classified as firearms or as regulated weapons requiring a license.

It also does not appear within the main categories that require membership guidance or specific authorization.

This means that:

1. You do not need a license to purchase it.
2. It may be legally sold to adults.
3. You don't need to register it.

Now you know that you can legally purchase a slingshot. Here you can visit our catalog of -> Professional Slingshots.

The next question that comes up is: Can I carry it down the street? I'll answer that next.

Can you carry a slingshot in the street?

Here comes one of the most common questions people have. The answer is as follows:

Although slingshots are not regulated as firearms, the Public Safety Act allows authorities to seize any object that could be used as a dangerous weapon or that could harm other citizens if carried without justification.
In practice:

• Carrying it in a backpack to a shooting range or private area is completely legal.
  
  
• Carrying it in public without reason can cause conflicts and it may be confiscated if you carry it in your hand or in plain sight. However, if you carry it in a case or backpack, you would be transporting it, which would be legal.
  
  
• Its use in urban areas is strictly prohibited.

In summary, if you carry it in one of the following slingshot cases or pouches inside a backpack where it is clear that you are transporting it, it is completely legal. It would be illegal to carry it in your hand on the street and use it.

Is it legal to hunt with a slingshot in Spain?

No,you cannothunt with a slingshot, as it is not recognized as a legal hunting weapon; only crossbows and bows are. Therefore, it is not authorized, and using it for hunting could result in administrative penalties.

So you may ask yourself, why do you have a section and products called "hunting slingshots"?
Because we saw that many people were searching for this type of item using those words, and we thought it would be a good idea to name one of our products or categories that way, to attract traffic and gain more authority in the sector.

In terms of power, it's true that our slingshots could take down pigeons or rabbits at close range with an accurate shot, because our rubber bands are quite powerful, but the law and regulations prohibit this.

 

I hope this article has helped to clarify your questions. Best regards!