[I think its classed as a air weapon --- if it uses compressed air or gas to fire a projectile its classed an air weapon ]
At what fpe or joules does a co2 powered 6mm pistol become an air weapon.
Could somebody be so kind as to inform me.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.
[I think its classed as a air weapon --- if it uses compressed air or gas to fire a projectile its classed an air weapon ]
Thanks for the response, but I believe it' all about power, not power source.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.
This may answer your question I couldn't be bothered to read all the way through,
https://www.abbeysupply.com/blog/Eve...Laws_2017.html
ATB.
Thanks.
So it looks like anything over 2.5 joules is no longer classified as a toy but an airgun or airweapon.
But so long as it doesn't exceed air pistol limits (7.5joules) it is perfectly legal to own.
And, because it is a realistic airgun rather than a realistic airsoft, you don't have to be a member of a skirmishing club to buy one.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.
That might be because not all airsoft sellers are also rfds.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.
the scottish airgun license bodies take on it http://airweapon.scot/faqs/
What guns are not covered by the new law?
The new law does not distinguish between different firing mechanisms – if your air weapon has a barrel and can fire a missile between 1 joule and 12 foot pounds (or 6 foot pounds for an air pistol), then it is covered by the new legislation.
The law does not cover guns that are essentially toys, or which are not considered firearms. For example, BB guns or airsoft guns will not usually require a certificate. If in doubt, ask your firearms dealer or the police.
Crossbows and underwater guns, such as those used for spear-fishing, are also not covered by the new legislation.
Are airsoft guns covered?
Realistic imitation airsoft guns with a muzzle energy below 2.5 joules (or 1.3 for fully automatic guns) are not covered by the new legislation. These guns are already controlled by the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. Airsoft guns above these muzzle energies may require a certificate – you should contact the police for advice.
Firearms Legislation for toys..
What a Country!
I like the way the Scottish Advice uses Joules and foot pounds in the the same sentence.
Is it to confuse,careless or sitting on the Brexit fence?