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 in the world require permits and background checks similar to those required for firearms proper.

Australian law is quite restrictive and differs on a state-by-state basis; however, as general rule all air guns - regardless of action - are considered firearms for purposes of law; eg. Air rifles are considered Class A firearms and as such are subject to licensing and registration. Air pistols are considered handguns (Class H firearms) and require membership and attendance at a pistol club for six months before allowing ownership, and to shoot in four competitions per year to keep the licence. Paintball markers are treated differently to other airguns; refer to the paintball section on legality for a state-by-state breakdown. Airsoft guns are strictly prohibited except in the Northern Territory (where they are considered regular firearms) and the ACT (where they are considered imitation firearms).

The Brazilian legislation that regulates the manufacture, import, export, trade, traffic and use of airguns divide them into two groups:

Airguns in the first group may be purchased by anyone over 18. Airguns in the second group can only be purchased by people registered in the army, transportation depends on authorization, and usage is allowed only in places approved by the army. Airguns of any kind may not be carried openly. There is no muzzle energy limit for any type or calibre.

Scopes or any equipment with magnification needs to be registered by the army in the shooter's registry and accompany a traffic authorization, and are allowed to civilians only if under 6 times magnification and with the objective lens smaller than 36 milimeters. Scopes with magnification equal or above 6 times and/or over 35 milimeters, or equipment that mark the target (like laser sights), are restricted to civilians and allowed only for use by the army. The permitted equipment has to be registered in the civilian's document, this process is called "Apostilamento". The document for a shooter's registry is called "Certificado de Registro de Atirador".

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