What are the Maryland state laws on airsoft guns?

Answer 1

Unless things have changed, the general rules for an airsoft gun is that it has a .25" orange tip. And that you must be 18 to purchase one. Here are all the states with laws. * New York City requires that all realistic toy or imitation firearm be made of clear or brightly colored plastics; furthermore, New York City makes possession of any air pistol or air rifle or similar instrument in which the propelling force is a spring or air, unlawful without a license. See New York City Administrative Code § 10-131(b) and New York City Administrative Code § 10-131(g)(1)(a)[3]. The rest of New York State is unaffected by these laws, and there are no state regulations limiting or prohibiting airsoft. * Michigan restricts the purchase of these guns so that they may only be purchased from a licensed retailer. Black Market retailers are also a source for purchasing airsoft guns in Michigan. * Texas allows Airsoft guns to be owned but most cities require that the Airsoft guns be discharged only while outside city limits.

Answer 2

I work for airgundepot and sell/ship airguns to Maryland all the time. There are no restrictions for your state as a whole but you may want to check with local Law Enforcement to check on your city regulations.

Keep in mind that there is several federal regulations for the sale and distribution of airguns, most of them are simply business laws such as needing a Business license and resalers permit.

Federal guidelines and regulations state that any airsoft gun, airgun, paintball guns or any fire arm look-a-like replica can only be sold adults the age of 18 or older. Even in a private sell if you are selling to a minor you can get yourself in some SERIOUS trouble.

Answer 3

There are none that apply directly. The are laws that may be applicable indirectly, such as robbery if a BB gun is used to threaten someone for money or goods, or assault if used to hurt someone maliciously or place that person in fear of being harmed.

A common myth is that they cannot be sold to people under 18. There is no law on this; rather it is a matter of store policies. The reason is that store does not want to be sued by the parents of a minor should he or she injure themselves or someone else.

Answer 4

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