Airsoft Facts Story

[drummerchris]

My 11 year old son and I walk into WalMart last weekend to reward him for saving his allowance, and working hard in school. He wants a clear plastic Air-Soft AR 15. The gentleman behind the counter says, "Sorry son, I cannot sell this to you until you turn 18.

I was a little puzzled. He says the laws are the same as buying a rifle without the DROS wait period or the background check....

Needless to say, I handed the gentleman the money, and let my son walk out with the AR...

We went home and shot up the neighborhood

Oh yeah, sorry, I bought the last 7 boxes of Remington .223 for $9.47/box

[tuna quesadilla]

The law says you do have to be 18 to buy an airsoft gun. Of course it depends on where you go... some shadier places will sell a minor an airsoft gun, but they're not supposed to.

[Capt. Speirs]

With the potential eye damage that an airsoft gun can do, I wouldn't want any kid to be able to buy one with out adult consent.

[epic4444]

haha back when airsoft first came out i hated that dang law

[Quiet]

Penal Code 12001
(g) For purposes of Sections 12551 and 12552, the term "BB device" means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, not exceeding 6 mm caliber, through the force of air pressure, CO2 pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun.

Penal Code 12550
As used in this article, the following definitions apply:
(a) "BB device" is defined in subdivision (g) of Section 12001.
(b) "Firearm" is defined in subdivision (b) of Section 12001.
(c) "Imitation firearm" means any BB device, toy gun, replica of a firearm, or other device that is so substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that the device is a firearm.

Penal Code 12551
Every person who sells to a minor any BB device is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Penal Code 12552
(a) Every person who furnishes any BB device to any minor, without the express or implied permission of the parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) As used in this section, "furnishes" means any of the following:
(1) A loan.
(2) A transfer that does not involve a sale.

[Zion Lion]

"You'll shoot your eye out kid" haha