Air Gun Laws
This is a list of laws concerning air guns by country.
While in some countries air guns are not subject to any specific regulation, in most there are laws, which differ widely. Each jurisdiction has its own definition of an air gun; and regulations may vary for weapons of different bore, muzzle energy or velocity, or material of ammunition, with guns designed to fire metal pellets often more tightly controlled than airsoft weapons. There may be minimum ages for possession, and sales of both air guns and ammunition may be restricted. Some areas require permits and background checks similar to those required for firearms proper.
Read more about Air Gun Laws: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Italy, Israel, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, References
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