Do you need a gun licence to buy an air rifle?

Do you need a gun licence to buy an air rifle?

Yes. It’s not as easy as it looks, and if you have bought a PCP air rifle (a gun store will be able to show you the difference) you will need a firearms licence. This link explains the process to get one. The education required to obtain a firearms licence is ideal for new air rifle owners whether you legally need the licence or not.

What is the law for an air rifle?

“LAW” NUMBER ONE: AIRGUNS ARE NOT TOYS. TREAT AIRGUNS WITH THE SAME RESPECT AS YOU WOULD ANY DANGEROUS WEAPON OR FIREARM. An airgun is any airgun with a calibre of under 5.6mm regardless of power/energy.

Do you need any kind of training to use an air rifle?

DO YOU NEED ANY KIND OF TRAINING TO USE AN AIR RIFLE? Yes. It’s not as easy as it looks, and if you have bought a PCP air rifle (a gun store will be able to show you the difference) you will need a firearms licence. This link explains the process to get one.

Do you need a permit to shoot an air rifle in New Jersey?

It made me wonder what the law was regarding discharging an air rifle within the city limits. The majority of states don’t regulate the use of air rifles. Only New Jersey requires you to obtain a permit to purchase a BB or pellet handgun.

Do you need a license to buy a 22 caliber rifle?

12 thoughts on “Is .22 cal. firearm rifle license required?” kepi blancsays: February 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm Unless you live in New Jersey, Massachusetts, or Illinois, you don’t need to get any “license” or ID card before you can legally buy a .22 caliber firearm. Log in to Reply Scottsays: February 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm It’s required.

Do you need a license to own a rifle in Illinois?

In most states no, however in a state like IL, the requireyou to have a Firearms Owner ID Card to possess firearms legally. Your local FFL dealers can advise you on this matter.

Is it illegal to keep A.22 air rifle?

It is not to illegal to hold on to .22 gun without a license. Although, there is a catch. There were lot of people posing as sports shooters and importing lethal air weapons in the name of sports shooting. To minimize abuse of that, govt has imposed rules stating that no air weapon above 20 Jules…