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Wisconsin statutes don't have a definition of the term "firearm", they do have a definition of "airgun" which would include a pellet gun. In the absence of a statutory definition, a term is construed by the dictionary definition "any weapon in which the projectile is propelled by the force of an explosion".
In addition, in the statute that prohibits weapons on school grounds, firearms are distinguished from airguns. This would be authority for the proposition that airguns are not firearms throughout Wisconsin laws.
You did not say the context of your question. It must be noted that Wisconsin has a broad definition of "dangerous weapon" which would include high powered pellet guns.
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Why are BB guns not so loud?
They propel their projectile by a different means than an actual firearm does. BB and pellet guns use air or spring propulsion, whereas a firearm's projectile is propelled by detonation.
What is the kill percentage of a 9mm handgun?
No such thing. ANY firearm, including high powered pellet guns CAN produce a fatal injury.
What is the difference between a pellet gun and a air rifle?
A pellet Gun and a Air gun are the same thing. A pellet rifle and an air rifle are the same thing. You are most likely referring to a Pellet gun/rifle verses an Airsoft gun/rifle. Pellet guns fire a metal projectile up to 1.500 FPS (Feet per Second) and are used for target practice or hunting. Airsoft guns are capable of firing a 6mm plastic projectile up to 500 FPS and are designed to be used in Combat play where people shoot at each other. Much like Paintball only with less force. That's where the term "SOFT" come from. Unfortunately "AirSoft guns" are often mistakenly referred to as "air guns" when they should be referred to as 'AirSoft guns". Airsoft is considered more as a toy where "pellet air guns" are the next closest thing to a firearm with less power. Airsoft guns/rifles all have red tips to let everyone know that they can be shot at another person. Pellet air guns/rifles look similar to a firearm (NO RED TIP) and are never used in team play where people shoot at each other.
Are pellet guns considered firearms in North Carolina?
No... but the government does consider them to be very dangerous.
What is the lowest speed of a gun to still be considered a license required gun?
This will depend on the license laws in your jurisdiction- which you did give. MOST states in the US do not treat pellet guns as firearms. NJ treats all pellet guns as firearms. Great Britain and some members of the EU set limits on energy of the gun. Depends on where you are. In the case of a true firearm, speed does not matter- they are all firearms.
Is a pellet gun a firearm in Idaho?
Montana has no law regulating non-powder (i.e., BB and air) guns.
What is the best pellet gun?
Any of the PCP class of pellet guns or rifles. These are high pressure pellet guns that are capable of shooting a 50cal pellet.
Where do people get pellet guns from?
Sporting goods stores or off the web. Do a search for Air guns or Pellet guns on the web.
Why must bb and pellet air guns always be treated the same respect as firearms?
Many modern 'BB' or Pellet guns will shoot a projectile at close to standard firearm speeds. You can buy a combo BB/pellet gun at big family stores for under fifty dollars that have a velocity of eight hundred feet per second. A lower velocity pistol is often only 60-100 feet per second faster. While the projectile in the BB/pellet guns is very small and light, it could easily pierce skin or eyes. So it can be very dangerous if mishandled. But so can many other things, so the importance of BB/pellet guns is to use them to teach safe handling of a firearm to prevent accidents.
What shoots out pellets?
Pellet guns and Pellet rifles.
Can the guns work with no air?
No, that why they are named Air guns. Air is what drives the pellet or BB. <><><> Above is correct- however, if you mean a firearm, yes, they can work with no air. Gunpowder contains its own oxygen chemically combined.
Are pellet guns dangerous for a 13 year old?
Pellet guns can be dangerous in anybodies hands. It depends on the maturity of the person. But pellet guns are an excellent tool to teach and respect firearms. In most of society it is a right of passage to teach a young man how to handle a firearm. Both my son and daughter know how to handle a gun and both are excellent shots. It's better that they learn from me than get curious and try it on their own without proper guidance
