Are bb guns legal in New York?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Your local police can assist you.

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I recently wrote to a friend who works in Law enforcement in NY City here is his answer about air gun laws in NY.

1) They are prohibited in NY City (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, etc..) unless you have secured a license from the Police Commissioner.

2) In the rest of the State, they are prohibited by anyone under the age of 16 AND they are prohibited on school grounds UNLESS "permission has been granted by the educational facility for use on their property yada yada yada....."

I have found nothing that says anything regarding possession by an adult as long as its propellant in "spring loaded or CO2".....

Answer 3

Why use a BB gun when u can use a real gun? more damaging

Answer 4

You will need to contact your local police to get a correct and current answer

Answer 5

Ownership is legal, but there are laws on where you are allowed to shoot it. Check the NY state law at a library (good place to ask).

Answer 6

No, air rifles are not considered firearms, at least not by U.S. law.

Answer 7

Yes