İzmir Av Market sells shotguns to customers outside Turkey and ships them by air cargo to an airport in the buyer's country. Unlike an ordinary parcel, a shotgun export involves official registration and customs procedures in Turkey and an import permit in the buyer's country.
For this reason, the prices on our website do not apply to international sales. We prepare a personal price quote based on the product, quantity, destination country and shipping method. To request a quote, simply send a WhatsApp message to +90 555 551 10 80.
Who Can Buy a Shotgun from Turkey?
Every shipment must comply with the firearms laws of the buyer's country, and these rules differ from country to country. In some countries, licensed individuals can obtain an import permit themselves; in others, firearms may only be imported through a licensed gun dealer or importer.
- Holds a valid firearms licence or hunting licence in their country.
- Is able to obtain an import permit from the competent authority.
- Works through a local dealer or customs broker where required.
- Is authorised to import and sell firearms in their country.
- Shares the import licence or permit during the quotation stage.
- Orders with several products or units move faster.
Obtaining your country's import permit, or an equivalent document, is the buyer's responsibility. Your national firearms authority or a customs broker can tell you which document applies to you, and we are happy to guide you during the quotation stage.
Which Products Can Be Shipped Abroad?
Our international sales cover smoothbore shotguns: semi-automatic, pump-action, over-and-under and side-by-side models. Besides the products on our website, you can also request models that are not listed in our catalogue.
Not every product can be shipped to every country. Barrel length, magazine capacity and model restrictions in the destination country are taken into account, and for some brands the export rules of the country of manufacture also apply. When we receive your request, we check whether the product can be shipped to your country before we send a quote.
Can Beretta and Benelli Shotguns Be Shipped Abroad?
Yes. The brands we receive the most international requests for are the Italian makers Beretta and Benelli. Both are among the world's best-known manufacturers of semi-automatic, over-and-under and pump-action shotguns, and both belong to Beretta Holding.
- Semi-automatic, over-and-under and tactical shotguns
- An Italian gunmaker with a history dating back to 1526
- Browse Beretta models →
- Inertia-driven semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns
- Light, fast-cycling models for hunting and sport shooting
- Browse Benelli models →
Simply send us the name of the Beretta or Benelli model you want on WhatsApp (+90 555 551 10 80). As these brands are made in Italy, we also check the re-export rules of the country of manufacture before shipping to your country and prepare our quote accordingly.
The International Sales Process Step by Step
1 Send us a WhatsApp message (+90 555 551 10 80) with the product, quantity and your country.
2 You obtain your country's import permit and send it to us.
3 We check whether the product can be shipped to your country and prepare a price quote and pro forma invoice.
4 Once payment is confirmed, we complete the export customs declaration and register the sale as an export with the Turkish police registration system.
5 We ship the product by air cargo to an airport in your country.
6 You complete customs clearance and collect the product at the airport.
The total time depends on how long your import permit takes, the export customs procedures and flight availability. We give you an estimated timeline together with your quote.
Is an Export Permit Required to Export a Shotgun from Turkey?
No. Under Turkish Law No. 2521, the export of smoothbore shotguns is not subject to prior permission from any authority. This has been confirmed to exporters in a letter from the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) of the Turkish Ministry of Interior. As a buyer, you do not need to obtain any export permit from Turkey.
No prior permit does not mean the export is unrecorded. Every shipment goes through the following:
1 The sale is registered as an "export" in the General Directorate of Security's registration system.
2 The product is officially exported with an export customs declaration.
3 The export invoice and shipping documents are shared with the buyer.
Exports of rifles, handguns and ammunition are governed by different legislation and are outside the scope of this article. For brands manufactured outside Turkey, the re-export rules of the country of manufacture are also assessed.
Who Handles Customs Clearance?
On the Turkish side, the export customs declaration, the export registration with the police system and the handover to the air cargo terminal are handled by İzmir Av Market. Once the shipment arrives in the destination country, import customs clearance is the buyer's responsibility.
Export declaration, police registration and handover to air cargo.
Your country's firearms import permit or equivalent document.
Customs declaration, import duty, VAT and any other charges.
Collection from the airport warehouse and local registration.
Import duty, VAT, warehouse and customs broker fees vary by country and are paid by the buyer. We recommend asking a customs broker in your country about these costs in advance.
If the shipment is not cleared through customs or collected by the buyer after it arrives at the destination airport, there is nothing İzmir Av Market can do at that stage. Warehouse and storage fees, return costs and all other consequences are borne by the buyer.
Why Are Shotguns Shipped by Air Cargo?
Shotguns cannot be sent by standard post or door-to-door courier services. Shipments are therefore made by air cargo, in line with the airline's rules for carrying firearms, and from airport to airport.
- The product is packed in sturdy packaging suitable for air cargo.
- The shipment is handed over to the airline cargo terminal together with the export documents.
- The cargo arrives at the most suitable international airport in the buyer's country.
- The buyer, or a customs broker acting for the buyer, clears the shipment through customs.
Air cargo charges are calculated by weight, box dimensions, quantity and destination airport, and are shown separately in the quote.
What Information Do We Need for a Price Quote?
To prepare an accurate quote quickly, please include the following in your WhatsApp message:
| Information | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Brand and model | Product price and shipping eligibility check |
| Quantity | Price, packaging and freight calculation |
| Country and city | Local regulations and required documents |
| Destination airport | Air cargo cost and routing |
| Buyer type | Individual buyer, or dealer / importer? |
| Import permit | A copy of your permit (the quote is based on it) |
You can write to us in English or Turkish. Even if some information is missing, send your message anyway; we will ask the right questions and prepare your quote.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shotgun Shipping from Turkey
Do you ship shotguns abroad?
Yes. Once the required documents are complete, we ship smoothbore shotguns by air cargo to an airport in the buyer's country.
Do the prices on your website apply to international orders?
No. For international sales we prepare a personal quote based on the product, quantity, documents and shipping costs. Send us a WhatsApp message to request one.
Do I need an export permit from Turkey?
No. The export of smoothbore shotguns from Turkey is not subject to prior permission from any authority. We handle the export declaration and police registration; the only permit you need is your own country's import permit.
What happens if I don't collect the shipment?
Once the shipment has arrived at the destination airport, there is nothing we can do if it is not collected. Warehouse, return and all other costs and consequences are borne by the buyer.
Who pays import duties and taxes?
Customs clearance and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility. We handle the export procedures on the Turkish side.
Do you deliver to my door?
No. Shotguns are shipped from airport to airport. Collecting the shipment from customs is the responsibility of the buyer or their customs broker.
I don't have an import permit yet. Can I still get a quote?
We prepare the price quote once we have received your country's import permit. If you need product details for your permit application, we can share them with you on WhatsApp.
Do you ship Beretta and Benelli shotguns abroad?
Yes. We also prepare international quotes for Beretta and Benelli models. As these brands are made in Italy, the re-export rules of the country of manufacture are checked before shipping.
Can I request a model that is not on your website?
Yes. Send us the brand and model on WhatsApp; we will check availability and shipping options and get back to you.
Contact Us for a Quote
With the right documents and good planning, buying a shotgun from Turkey is a straightforward process. İzmir Av Market has been active in the hunting and shooting sector since 2015, and we handle all export procedures on the Turkish side for you. To request a price quote, simply send a WhatsApp message to +90 555 551 10 80.
Summary
- We sell smoothbore shotguns to buyers outside Turkey.
- Shipments are made by air cargo, from airport to airport.
- Exporting smoothbore shotguns from Turkey does not require a prior permit; we handle the export declaration and police registration.
- The import permit and customs clearance in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.
- Import duty, VAT and warehouse fees are not included in the quote.
- If the shipment is not collected, there is nothing we can do; all consequences are borne by the buyer.
- Website prices do not apply to international sales; we prepare a personal quote.
- We also prepare international quotes for Beretta and Benelli shotguns.
- For a quote: WhatsApp +90 555 551 10 80.