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What is a pistol air gun?
It is a pistol that fires BBs or Pellets that are powered by Air or C02, NOT Gunpowder. Some countries consider them Firearms some do not consider them firearms.
Do you need a license for Crosman Phantom?
It all depends on where you live. Most states in the USA do not require one but some cities do like New York and San Francisco. Other countries consider air gun and rifles to be firearms and have different laws covering the ownership of an air gun or rifle.
What does fac mean when it cames to air rifles?
FAC = Firearms Certificate in Canada
Are air rifles legal in Australia?
Yes, but you must have a firearms license and a Permit to Acquire.
Age for air rifles in Australia?
The minimum legal age for any type of firearms ownership in Australia is 18.
What does f.a.c. mean with air rifles?
It could mean one of two things "FireArms Certificate" in Canada or United Kingdom "FireArms Certificate" in England. It's a Certificate from Law enforcement to own a high powered air rifle
Can a felon own a air rifle in VA?
Yes, provided that are not on probation or parole, and that it does not violate the terms set by their parole officer. Air rifles are not considered firearms in VA.
How do you measure the power of a pellet rifle?
The power of most firearms is measured in the feet per second (FPS) that the projectile is travelling after leaving the muzzle. This is the same situation with air rifles, and can be measured by the use of a chronometer, which can be purchased at most stores that specialize in air rifles. Air rifle speeds can measure from 300-1000+. However, when the FPS exceeds 500 feet per second, the air rifle is considered a firearm (in most countries).
Are bb gun considered real guns?
We get questions from several different nations, and laws vary from country to country. In the US, air rifles and BB guns are not considered firearms, since they do not use gunpowder. In some countries, air guns above a certain power level are licensed. Will depend on where you are.
Is an airsoft gun and a bb gun legally considered the same in tx?
They are both considered non-firearms and would fall under "air rifles"
How powerful are air rifles?
It depneds on the power, the legal power is 12foot per pound any more is ilegal There are many different powers to air rifles. One of my cheap ones is only 300 feet per second. but my gamo shadow is 1200 feet per second. **************** Also depends on the laws where you live. In the US, air rifles are not considered firearms in MOST states, and no licensing is required. In the UK, there are power limits. In other countries, different limits still. At one time, there were large caliber air rifles used in warfare. These were powerful enough to kill a soldier, and fired a lead ball about the size of a grape.
Why were Garandoni air rifles not used in the Civil War?
Garandoni air rifles were not used in the Civil War because they were not widely available or adopted by military forces at the time. The technology of air rifles was still relatively new and unproven, and traditional firearms like rifles and muskets were already in use and more familiar to soldiers. Additionally, the range and power of air rifles at the time were not considered sufficient for military applications.
