Cost, packaging
probably because of a state law prohibiting such shipments
Although there are no enforced federal laws regarding the sport of airsoft (beyond shipping restrictions of certain models and makes), most laws reside on either your state, local, or community level. Be sure to check your state laws regarding airsoft, and always play safe.
No, airsoft guns are not illegal in the state of Illinois. However, state laws do prohibit air guns being carried in the general public. Most airsoft guns contain at least a 6mm orange tip which indentifies it as being non-lethal. Airsoft guns can be legally used in or on your property. The State of Illinois also prohibits the distribution or shipping of airsoft guns as part of the law.
No. The only state that has a ban on airsoft (which is a toy, by definition) is New York.
The state of Illinois does not allow you to use and handle airsoft guns publicly. However, you may still own, sell, or buy an airsoft gun.
Most states follow the Federal guidelines for Airsoft ownership. According to Federal law you must be 18 years or older to purhase and own an Airsoft gun in any state. Persons under the age of can purchase and own an Airsoft gun only with parental consent.
The probability of it being legal is quite high, seeing as Airsoft is legal in the state of Illinois.
That depends on what you mean by "real guns". If you are asking "Can an airsoft gun load, chamber, and cycle a live firearm cartridge?", the answer is no. If you are asking "Does my state consider an airsoft replica a firearm?", the answer is "Maybe". Depending on where you live, airsoft replicas may be classified as firearms. The best place to start looking is to search for the definition of firearm in your state codes. If all else fails, you may be able to get suggestions for which sections of your local criminal codes cover airsoft replicas by contacting NON-EMERGENCY dispatch for your local law enforcement agency. If you are asking "Should I treat my airsoft replica like a firearm?", the answer is yes. All firearm safety rules should be followed with anything that launches a projectile, especially when it looks like a real gun.
No, I dont think you would need to have a licence for buying a airsoft gun but it may vary in what state you live in. I buy all my airsoft guns from budk.com
No, in the state of Missouri shipping and handling is not taxed. However, it is taxable in the state of California.
The laws on airsoft guns in Washington state that those who purchase them must be 18 years of age. The guns must also have an orange tip.
Shipping cost is the amount paid to the auto transporters to move your vehicle across state in large trucks. Usually this shipping cost depends on various factors like car model, size, distance transported, type of shipping services (open carrier, enclosed carrier, door-door, terminal-terminal) chosen, insurance coverage and so on.