This is a list of laws on air guns by the state.
While in some countries air guns are not subject to special regulations, in most there are laws, which are very different. Each jurisdiction has its own definition of air guns; and regulations may vary for different weapons of bore, muzzle energy or speed, or ammunition materials, with guns designed to fire metal pellets often more tightly controlled than airsoft guns. There may be a minimum age for ownership, and the sale of air guns and ammunition may be limited. Some areas of the world need permission and background checks that are similar to those required for proper firearms.
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Australia
Australian weapons law is quite strict and different on a country-by-country basis; however, as a general rule of all air rifles - regardless of the type of action, caliber and muzzle of energy - is considered a firearm for legal purposes; for example air rifles are considered Class A firearms and thus subject to licensing and registration.
The air gun is considered a pistol and is subject to a Class A weapon restriction. An air gun gunner will require membership and attendance at the official pistol club for six months before allowing ownership, and should shoot at least ten events per year - four for each gun class (air gun, rimfire or centerfire) - including at least six formal competitions to keep the license.
Paintball markers are classified as "soft air guns" and treated differently from other air rifles; see the paintball section of legality for country-by-state details.
Although also considered "soft air weapons", airsoft guns are strictly prohibited in all countries except in the Northern Territory (where they are considered regular air guns and subject to appropriate laws and licenses) and ACT (where they are considered "artificial firearms" ).
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Brazil
Brazil's laws governing the manufacture, import, export, trade, traffic, and use of air rifles divide it into two groups:
- air rifle by spring action or pre-compressed air (PCP - Pneumatic Pre loading) up to 6mm caliber;
- air rifles with pre-compressed air or air action (PCP - Pneumatic Pre loading) caliber exceeding 6mm; or pre-compressed gas that is not breathing air, like CO2 and others, in any caliber.
Air rifles in the first group can be purchased by anyone over 18 years old. Air rifles in the second group can only be purchased by people enlisted in the army, transportation depends on authorization, and use is only allowed in places approved by the army. Any air rifle should not be carried openly. There is no muzzle energy limit for any type or caliber.
Any scope or equipment with enlargement needs to be registered by the army in the shooter's registration and accompanies the traffic authorization, and is allowed to civilians only if under 6 times of enlargement and with objective lenses smaller than 36 millimeters. Scopes with magnification equal to or above 6 times and/or more than 35 millimeters, or target marking equipment (such as laser sight), are limited to civilians and are only allowed for use by soldiers. Permitted equipment must be registered in civil documents, this process is called "Apostilamento". The document for the shooter's registry is called "Certificado de Registro de Atirador".
Belgium
Air guns can be bought and owned freely by anyone older than 18 years. Only pistols with muzzle energy exceeding 7.5 joules (5.5 ft-lbf) are not allowed. There is no maximum muzzle energy limit for the rifle. Open carrying air rifles is not allowed. The use of air guns is restricted in non-public places, into shootouts, inside homes or backyards that are not easily accessible from the street.
Bulgarian
In Bulgaria, anyone over the age of 18 can get a rifle if the muzzle energy is below 24 Joule. Weapons can not be purchased online.
Canada
Air guns with a muzzle velocity greater than 152.4 meters per second (500 feet per second) and a snout energy greater than 5.7 joules (4.2 feet-pound) are firearms for the purpose of both the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code. Usually manufacturer specifications are used to determine the barrel speed and design energy. Air rifles that meet these speed and energy criteria are generally classified as non-limited firearms; However, some are classified as restricted or prohibited, depending on the exact design of the air rifle. Air guns are classified as limited if their barrel is longer than 105 mm or prohibited if their barrel length is 105 mm or less. The legitimate possession of this air rifle requires the owner to have a legitimate firearm license and that the air gun is listed as a firearm.
Air weapons that meet the definition of KUHAP firearms, but those considered not for firearms for specific purposes of the Firearms Law and Criminal Code are those that have a muzzle velocity of less than 152.4 meters per second (500 feet per second) and/or maximum 5 muzzle energy , 7 joules (4.2 lbs leg). Such air rifles are exempt from licenses, registrations, and other requirements under the Arms Law, and from the penalties laid down in the Criminal Code as having firearms without valid license or registration certificates. However, they are regarded as firearms under the Criminal Code if they are accustomed to committing a crime. The simple possession, acquisition and use of these air guns for legitimate purposes is governed by provincial and municipal laws and legislation. For example, some provinces may have set a minimum age to obtain such air guns. This air rifle is exempted from the special storage, transportation and handling requirements specified in the regulations in favor of the Arms Law. However, the Criminal Code requires that reasonable precautions be taken to use, carry, handle, store, transport, and ship them in a safe and secure manner.
Carrying one of these firearms is allowed for those aged 14 and over.
Pressures for all firearms, including firearms, are prohibited in Canada.
Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, anyone over the age of 18 may obtain a air rifle with a muzzle energy not exceeding 16 joules (12 feet). Children over the age of 10 should be supervised by adults when shooting. The only limitation on the shooting is the public safety requirement. Since firearms can only be used in licensed official firing range, air rifles become popular for practicing target shooting at or near homes.
Air rifles with muzzle energy over 16 J (12 ft lbf) require the same license with firearms and police registration. Such air guns can only be used at firing range.
French
Since September 2013, air rifles with muzzle energy of less than 20 joules (14 feet lbf) can be obtained by people over the age of 18 and no license is required. (Previously the limit is 10 joules.) For air rifles of 20 or more joules of energy snout, a hunting license or club shooting license is required. However, the hunting or controlling of pests with air guns is illegal in France.
German
In Germany, air weapons that generate up to 7 joule (J) muzzle energy (5.53 ft  · lbf) can be owned by people from the age of 18 and are free to obtain provided they bear the "F-in-pentagon" which shows a muzzle energy that does not exceed 7.5 JJ (5.5 ft lbf) of kinetic energy. Bringing a wind rifle in public requires a transport permit (Ã,§§ 10 Abs 4 WaffG), very rare like that and never given for a wind rifle. the transport of unregistered and inaccessible air guns (or carrying cargo during biathlon) is considered to be "carry allowable" (Ã,§ 12 Abs. 3 No. 2, No. 3 WaffG).
Shooting is permitted in the licensed range (Ã,§ 27 Abs. 1, Ã, § 12 Abs. 4 2 No. 1 WaffG), and on private property covered if it is certain that the projectile is unlikely to leave the shooting area (Ã, § 12 Abs 4 Nr. 1a WaffG). The minimum age for shooting air rifles in Germany is 12 years under supervision (Ã,§ 27 Abs.3 S. 1 No. 1 WaffG), but exceptions may be given to younger children upon request, supported by reference according to the doctor and by the licensed shooting federation (Ã,§ 27 Abs 4 WaffG).
The air weapon exceeds 7 J of a muzzle of energy, e.g. field target weapons, treated like firearms and therefore require relevant permissions for acquisitions and possession. Proof of need, clean criminal record and pass the required knowledge and handling tests (Ã, § 4 Abs. 1 WaffG) to obtain permission.
Purchase authorization is not required for air guns manufactured and introduced into the market before January 1, 1970 in Germany or before April 2, 1991 in the territory of former East Germany (WaffG, Appendix 2, Section 1, Section 2, 1.2); they can, regardless of their muzzle energy or the absence of the "F-in-pentagon" sign, can be acquired and owned freely.
The storage requirements for firearms do not apply to air rifles (cf. Ã,§ 36 Abs. 1 S. 1 WaffG); they should only be kept inaccessible by minors.
Isle of Man
On the Isle of Man, air guns are treated in the same manner as conventional firearms and require relevant firearm certificates.
Italy
In Italy, any mechanism that produces muzzle energy is higher than 1 joule (0.74Ã, ft Ã, Â · lbf) and lower than 7.5 joules (5.53Ã, ft Ã, Â · lbf) is considered a "shotgun low-powered air "; the sale of such instruments is open to anyone over the age of 18 without license or registration, but can be done only in authorized weapons stores where the owner must require the buyer to provide an ID Card as proof of age.
Any device that develops a muzzle energy equal to, or higher than, 7.5 joules perceived as a "high-power air rifle", requires the license and registration of the Police for purchase and custody such as firearms. Bows, crossbows and the like are exempt from this rule. The device's muzzle energy is certified by a government office called "Banco in Prova". Air rifles that develop less than 1 joule of muzzle energy are categorized as airsoft, which is considered by law as a toy, without any restriction to their trade, except that they can never be modified to achieve higher muzzle energy and should only be able to shoot plastic pellets 6 mm.
It is illegal to hunt with a wind rifle.
Dutch
In the Netherlands, air guns can be owned by people from the age of 18 and can be freely acquired. Until 1997 there was a limitation of the speed of the barrel and kinetic energy, similar to German law, but this restriction was lifted for practical reasons. Bringing air rifles in public and possession of air weapons (and toy guns) that resemble firearms are prohibited. The expression "resembles" is currently given a very broad interpretation so that almost any air rifle can be considered to resemble a firearm. Whether the air rifle is considered to resemble a firearm too close is decided by the police or, when it comes to it, by the court. It is impossible to predict the outcome of such a trial. Air guns may be stored in private homes but not accessible to persons under 18 years of age. Commercial sale of air rifles can only be done in a licensed arsenal. It is illegal to have air rifles that are "manufactured or modified so as to be more easily carried in a hidden way". Generally this is considered to be the case when the barrel has been shortened or the weapon has a folding stock or telescoping.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, any community member over the age of 18 can own and fire most of the air rifles without a firearm license, provided they use air rifles in a safe environment with a responsible attitude.
Children under 16 years old and above, but under the age of 18, require a Firearm License to own air rifles - however, they can use air guns under adult supervision without this license.
Air rifles can not be completely automatic, and there is a provision under New Zealand Arms Acts to determine "very dangerous air rifles". Only pre-filled pneumatic rifles are now specified in this category, but for this, firearm licenses are now a requirement for ownership and use. The change was made as a consequence of two fatal shootings by a.22 caliber semi-automatic air rifle.
Polish
In Poland it is possible to freely obtain a air rifle with a muzzle energy not exceeding 17 joules (13Ã, ft? Lbf). Air rifles with muzzle energy over 17 J are considered FAC and must be registered at the local police station no later than 5 days after purchase (no weapon license required). FAC air guns can only be used in licensed licensed shooting range. Hunting/shooting animals with air guns is illegal and can lead to prosecution.
Singapore
In Singapore, air rifles are classified as 'weapons', in the same category as firearms that use gunpowder as propellant among other weapons. A license is required from the Singapore Police before one can import, export or own a wind rifle.
South Africa
All air guns are very loosely arranged in South Africa. The only law about them is that they are still considered a firearm if used in crime, and can not be fired or exposed in public places. Air rifles can be taken to someone who is hidden, not openly. It is an offense to shoot animals and humans, except for criminals and animals that attack you. It should also be carried in a bag, not on your body, otherwise it is a violation. Does not require a license for 5.5 mm caliber or smaller. Any more than 5.5 mm air rifle is considered a firearm as defined in the control action of Firearms 60 of 2000, Chapter 1 (xii) (d)
Swedish
In Sweden, air rifles are regarded as firearms, and generally require a license. Limited energy weapons, such as air rifles and paintball guns, are free of license, but may not be used by children under the age of 18, unless licensed or under adult supervision. The limited energy weapon may not have a muzzle energy exceeding 10 J measured four meters from its snout. Unlimited fully automatic energy weapons must not exceed 3 J.
United Kingdom
The air gun produces more than 6 ft  · lbf (8.1 J) and a wind rifle that produces more than 12 ftfb (16.2 J) muzzle energy legally called "specially dangerous firearms". As a result, ownership of these air guns requires possession of the Firearms Certificate (FAC); However, possession of the air gun is prohibited because they are defined as "Prohibited Weapons" under Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968 . (Section 5 Authority is usually only granted to Gun Trade members.)
Guns and guns below this energy level are still called firearms and are handled under the Firearms Act , but do not require licenses in England and Wales, and may be purchased by anyone over the age of 18. Pistols and guns below 0.737Ã, ft Ã,  · lbf (1 J) are not covered under the rules of firearms in the UK but fall under the actions of VCRs. In Northern Ireland, air rifles or air pistols that produce more than 0.737 ft  · lbf (1 J) are considered firearms and therefore require FAC.
The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 [1] introduces a certificate of air weapons in Scotland, with whomever possessing air weapons must now be held.
The Violence Crime Reduction Act 2006 prohibits the sale of new air guns in the UK. UK transactions for new items from retail stores in the UK must be completed face-to-face, either at the shop where purchased, or through a Registered Arms Dealer (where items can be posted and transfers completed). Since February 2011, The Crime & amp; Security Act 2010 (S.46) makes it an offense "... for someone with an air gun to fail to take reasonable precautions to prevent someone under the age of eighteen from having a weapon with him... ". This law basically deals with the storage of air arms and the owner's requirements to prevent unauthorized access by children. Failure to do so keeps the owner liable for fines up to Ã, Â £ 1,000.
The possession of air arms while unauthorized entry, with or without ammunition, loaded or dismantled is an armed offense, and is considered a serious crime and subject to severe penalties.
United States
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives stated that:
- The term "firearm" is defined in the Arms Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. Section 921 (a) (3), to include "(a) any weapon (including starter gun), which will be, or is designed to or can be easily converted to expel projectiles by explosive action; (b)... "Under Section 921 (a) (3), air guns, because they use compressed air instead of explosives to dislodge projectiles, are not firearms under Federal law - unless they are made with a frame or receiver of firearms which are actually. Thus, domestic sales and air gun ownership are usually not regulated under Federal firearms laws imposed by ATF.
Although the federal government usually does not regulate air weapons, some state and local governments do so; The Law Center to Prevent Violence The gun has compiled a list of selected states and cities governing air weapons, finding that 23 states and the District of Columbia organize air arms to some degree. Two states (New Jersey and Rhode Island) define all non-powder weapons as firearms; one state (Illinois) defines a high-caliber non-powder weapon and/or a large caliber as a firearm; three states (Connecticut, Delaware, and North Dakota) define non-powder weapons as dangerous weapons (but not firearms). Other countries governing air weapons impose restrictions on the age of ownership, use, or transfer of non-powdered weapons, and/or explicitly regulating the possession of non-powdered weapons on the school grounds.
New York City has a city limiting regulation of air guns. Air weapons were previously banned in San Francisco, but state preemption laws denied the ban, and the San Francisco District Attorney declared them legal as long as they complied with state law.
New York state law prohibits anyone under the age of 16 from having a rifle.
Along with state law, local area law or ordinance may be relevant to air gun users. Generally, state legislation does not mention air gun legislation, but the local state does so.
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