air Guns regulation
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By definition - Air Guns are NOT firearms. Some states and municipalities lump them together. New Jersey and Chicago come to mind.
One you introduce combustion or conflagration into the process (aka dieseling) - the gun becomes a firearm.
Be smart - keep them airguns shooting as airguns.
One you introduce combustion or conflagration into the process (aka dieseling) - the gun becomes a firearm.
Be smart - keep them airguns shooting as airguns.
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And the scary part is now that big bore air guns are becoming more prevalent, it is possible that more states may take a second look. The coup de grâce will be if the feds get involved.
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Yes. The Marxist state of NJ does. ALL air guns including a Red Ryder BB gun are considered firearms. That means no suppressors on anything, no barrel shrouds, no air gun with any type of internal or external sound suppression system. Also you need your NJFPID card and no air guns can be mailed to your house. Must go through FFL .
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It is easy to spot the areas which are excessively excited about suppressing the second amendment. They treat the scary Red Rider BB gun the same as a 50 Cal Sniper rifle.
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Ny is still ok for now. If out governor his royal highness king coumo has his way they will be regulating pea shooters before long. The (un) Safe act has already stripped a ton of out rights. They promote outdooor activities and the hunting opportunities abound in the state, then take away all gun rights. Some of the larger cities in the state have banned air rifles
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Washington State has archaic laws, like NJ. You can be guilty of a firearm violation, even though the definition of a firearm in state statutes specifically states "explosive" charge. But nail guns using .22 shells are not defined as a firearm.???
Just try to go hunting for big game & you'll be twice as frustrated.
Just try to go hunting for big game & you'll be twice as frustrated.
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A nail gun is not normally considered a weapon and therefore does not meet the definition of a firearm however if someone was to use one to intentionally inflict bodily harm I'm sure the lawyers could argue that in that case, it was used as a firearm and firearm laws could apply in court.
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Oddly enough California doesn't regulate airguns. In fact, they specifically exempted them from the lead projectile ban for hunting weapons.
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Agreeing with Paul_R. As far as I know California hasn't introduced any regulations prohibiting them. It seems word is starting to spread and airguns are gaining a greater following. Knowing California though I'm going to guess it's only a matter of time...
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CA has not, but local cities in CA have. Live in a rural town, but my Airgun is classified as a firearm in the town. Make sure to check with your local municipality.
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