Is it illegal for a 13 year old to have a bb gun and only fire it in his back yard

Question

Is it illegal to have a bb gun and shoot it in my back yard with the permission and supervission of my dad and he will buy it

Answer 1

depends on where you live

Answer 2

You will need to check your local laws.  Some cities have laws prohibiting the discharge of bb guns within the city limits.

However, it isn't illegal to have a bb gun for a 13 year old, and they are not regulated regarding purchases, so your dad can buy the gun and teach you to shoot.

Answer 3

It is perfectly legal, as long as it is purchased by your parent or guardian. Please use safety glasses is all I ask of you. That, and have fun!

Answer 4

I hope it's legal, because when my brother was 9 he got a bb gun and we shot in out backyard and when he was 9 i was 6 and we never got in trouble or anything. And i'm sure it's perfectly fine and legal too. Don't worry. And hey, if you get caught just say you didn't know.

Answer 5

Usually, airsoft guns aren't illegal, but if they are, it's like illegal fireworks. Everyone would do it anyway. It's not as if the cops would go "OMG he has a fake gun ARREST HIM!!!!111one11!"

Still, check local laws to find out if you can get an airsoft gun. I have one, and I'm 13 (living in Central Florida). In California, you need a wild-colored gun, and in New York City, any kind of gun is illegal.