Federal BB Gun LawsFederal law restricts who can own, possess, or sell a gun. Some of these federal laws extend to BB guns.If you have been convicted of certain crimes, or fall under any of the special categories or situations listed below, you face potential criminal penalty under the Brady Act. This federal law bars personal and business ownership, use, and possession of a BB gun if you: 1. Were convicted of a crime punishable by being in prison for more than one year; 2. Are a fugitive from justice; 3. Are addicted to, or illegally use, any controlled substance; 4. Have been ruled mental defective by a court, or are committed to a mental institution; 5. Are an illegal alien living in the United States unlawfully; 6. Received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces; 7. Renounced your U.S. citizenship, if you are a U.S. citizen; 8. Are subject to a court restraining order that involves your "intimate partner", your partner's child, or children; or 9. Were convicted of domestic violence in any court of a misdemeanor.If you fall into any of the above situations or categories, check with a local attorney about whether you can own, buy, or use a BB gun.
This sounds very political. Are you sure you want to go there?
For the sake of intelligent discourse, I found this link that includes some more detailed information about airguns and Federal Law, specifically the "Brady Bill":http://injury.findlaw.com/product-liability/bb-guns.htmlQuoteFederal BB Gun LawsFederal law restricts who can own, possess, or sell a gun. Some of these federal laws extend to BB guns.If you have been convicted of certain crimes, or fall under any of the special categories or situations listed below, you face potential criminal penalty under the Brady Act. This federal law bars personal and business ownership, use, and possession of a BB gun if you: 1. Were convicted of a crime punishable by being in prison for more than one year; 2. Are a fugitive from justice; 3. Are addicted to, or illegally use, any controlled substance; 4. Have been ruled mental defective by a court, or are committed to a mental institution; 5. Are an illegal alien living in the United States unlawfully; 6. Received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces; 7. Renounced your U.S. citizenship, if you are a U.S. citizen; 8. Are subject to a court restraining order that involves your "intimate partner", your partner's child, or children; or 9. Were convicted of domestic violence in any court of a misdemeanor.If you fall into any of the above situations or categories, check with a local attorney about whether you can own, buy, or use a BB gun.
Quote from: wjjones on March 28, 2016, 08:29:59 PMThis sounds very political. Are you sure you want to go there?Becuase it is political?Federal law regulates firearms. Please feel free to correct me with links yo actual law/federal code.Why do you even bring this up. It's not political and annoying to see people jumping with these type of post which in turn can cause an otherwise legitimate post to go astray real quick. Lets just stick with the facts please. If someone has a concern this lets try and figure out if it is a real concern.
Quote from: wjjones on March 28, 2016, 08:29:59 PMThis sounds very political. Are you sure you want to go there?Why do you even bring this up. It's not political and annoying to see people jumping with these type of post which in turn can cause an otherwise legitimate post to go astray real quick. Lets just stick with the facts please. If someone has a concern this lets try and figure out if it is a real concern.
Quote from: Craymar on March 28, 2016, 08:37:59 PMQuote from: wjjones on March 28, 2016, 08:29:59 PMThis sounds very political. Are you sure you want to go there?Why do you even bring this up. It's not political and annoying to see people jumping with these type of post which in turn can cause an otherwise legitimate post to go astray real quick. Lets just stick with the facts please. If someone has a concern this lets try and figure out if it is a real concern. I bring this up because I think it IS political, although you apparently disagree. Discussion of FIREARM laws quickly descend into heated posts that get a thread kicked down to the "Non-Productive Posts" gate.