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BB Guns
A BB gun is a gun that fire tiny round balls called BBs. BB guns can be either be spring air, pump action, or canister powered. BB means ball bullet, this name originated after the bird-shot pellet which is a similar size. The pellets usually made of steel but can sometimes by made of either Zinc or Copper to fight erosion.
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Are BB guns allowed in public areas?
State, county and city laws are all different when it comes to BB Guns. You have to check with your local police department and ask. You can look up your state laws on the internet or at a library - they are happy to help you look it up.
Are bb guns legal in New York?
Under NY law, pellet guns are considered "imitation weapons" under Gen. Bus. Law, Art. 39-b, s. 871.2. (2012) and may not be sold in New York except for use in theatrical productions and for distribution in interstate commerce.
Pellet guns may not be possessed in the five boroughs of New York City.
Pellet guns described in s. 871.2 (in the citation above) could be possessed in areas other than the boroughs of New York City only if "such imitation weapon (a) is colored other than black, blue, silver or aluminum, (b) is marked with a non-removable orange stripe which is at least one inch in width and runs the entire length of the barrel on each side and the front end of the barrel, and (c) has a barrel at least one inch in diameter that is closed for a distance of not less than one-half inch from the front-end of its barrel with the same material of which the imitation weapon is made. "Imitation weapon" does not include any nonfiring replica of an antique firearm, the original of which was designed, manufactured and produced prior to eighteen hundred ninety-eight."
As a felon, however, you may only possess (own) guns if your certificate of rehabilitation says you may.
Is it legal to shot bb guns in the city?
This depends on the Country, State, and City that you live in. Seek counsel from your local law enforcement to further your knowledge on this question.
In CA Can a convicted felon own a bb gun?
BB guns/Air guns are NOT prohibited to convicted felons by federal law.
Do you need a permit to buy a bb gun in NJ?
In most of the USA it is not necessary to have a license, but there are a few states and cities that do require one, like New York City, New Jersey and San Francisco. However you must be 18 to purchase one.
Can convicted felons own or possess bb guns or air rifles?
State statutes and/or local ordinances prohibit the sale and possession of air guns, CO2 guns and slingshots in some areas such as San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Morton Grove IL, Buffalo NY, Philadelphia PA, New Jersey, Washington DC, Bronx NY, Brooklyn NY, Long Island City NY, Manhattan NY, Queens NY, New York City NY, and Staten Island NY. Persons in New Jersey need a permit for any air gun. Michigan residents- .177 cal air rifles and smooth bore (bb only) air pistols are allowed. All other airguns are restricted and we cannot ship them to your area. Air Soft guns are restricted in San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Morton Grove IL, Buffalo NY, Philadelphia PA, Bronx NY, Brooklyn NY, Long Island City NY, Manhattan NY, Queens NY, New York City NY.
In most states other than the above places a felon may have a bb gun, air gun or gas gun so long as state statutes do not include such guns in it's definition of a firearm. In fact, some states such as North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and others allow felons to own firearms with the exception of handguns.
Added 7/5/09: USE CAUTION in relying on all the information contained in the above answer. My recent research has discovered that despite what the above answer states, (specifically) North Carolina does NOT allow firearm ownership to convicted felons. (See below link)
Can you shoot a bb gun in your backyard in TX?
In most states, it depends on the county. If you live in a city, it probably is illegal. If you don't live inside the city limits, it depends on the county laws. You should probably check with the local county sheriff.
How can you get a license to have a bb gun in UK?
There is no licence requirement to own/possess a BB gun in the U.K.
There are, however age limitations set by law, and stringent regulations concerning use. When purchasing a BB gun ensure the supplier provides you with details of these laws/regulations. Leaflets/Information booklets concerning these matters are also available from local Police Stations.
Minimum age to purchase a BB gun is 17 years. An adult must supervise persons 14 to 17 years of age. No gun should be carried in a public place unless in transit when it should be not be loaded and placed in a carrier type bag. Note, guns must not be concealed on ones person.
What will happen if you shoot yourself in the ear with an empty BB gun?
You could rupture the ear drum with the air pressure from the barrel.
It's a very poor idea to try and do this.
WHY is a plastic BB gun illegal what about air shot plastic pellets?
Airsoft is legal in many countries. Any gun that shoots plastic pellets are airsoft guns.
Is it legal to shoot possums in Sacramento with a BB gun?
Arguably no, since you can only torture a possum with a BB gun, not kill it.
What kind of charge do you get if you shoot someone with a bb gun?
You could be looking at aggravated battery, which is a felony charge. Depending on whether you can plead it down, you might be able to have it reduced to something along the lines of criminal mischief, but that'll depend on the person who was shot with the BB gun.
What are the bb gun laws in Suffolk County NY?
Contact your local police for a correct and current answer.
How many feet per second does a bazooka BB gun go?
That depends on how hard you throw it, or how far you drop it.
Can a BB gun be shot inside city limits of derby ks?
If it is inside and the BB doesn't leave the building. It is against the law to shoot your BB gun outdoors.
Is there a place in Spain that you can play a bb gun competition?
I don't know, start one of your own.
Where to get world war 2 bb guns?
For information on WW2 BB Guns see: http://www.theworldatwar.info/ww2airsoft.html
Is it possible that there is a bb gun store in Lebanon?
hey bro,if you're talking of lebanon in ohio yes of course.but if you're talking about lebanon in the midle east there is utorised resellers.But you can find some great airsoft and bb guns in 1 dollars shop or toys shop.I've atcually find a auto gun and a sniper.
so good luck
