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Can a airsoft gun or rifle be considered a firearm and Why must you be 18 the package says 16 and up?
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∙ 14y ago
So-called 'AirSoft" guns are NOT considered firearms under the law. To be considered a "firearm" the projectile must be fired with an explosive charge. The fact that the package says "for 16 and up" does not negate the fact that your state law may restrict the age for the possession of the "airsoft' weapon to persons of a minimum age.
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Is an air rifle considered a firearm in California?
You will have to contact the California Department of Justice for a current, legal and correct answer.
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What are examples of a firearm?
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