BB guns are "safer" than powerful air rifles or real firearms, but they are not as "safe" as a toy gun would be that shoots foam darts or something.
A BB from even a weak and inexpensive BB gun can blind a person. BBs are dangerous to the human eye for as far as they will travel-- for up to 200 meters or yards, depending on the model of gun and velocity.
Kids should learn basic gun safety and gun handling rules before using a BB gun. They should go shooting at least several different times with close adult supervision before they can be trusted to use a BB gun on their own. The kid needs to have a certain level of good judgment, common sense, and respect for the law and respect for other people's property and safety. If all those things are in place, then it's safe for kids to use a BB gun.
This is all dependent on the maturity of the child and if they have a parent or someone to teach them the safe and proper way to handle an air gun or rifle. BB guns are NOT toys.
Like all guns. They are only as safe as the person using them. Gun safety should always be FIRST!
yes.4 15year olds
When you turn 18 you can purchase one.
yes, if they are at least 10 years old.
It all depends on the country and location where you live
NJ classifies BB guns as firearms. You need a NJ Firearms ID card to purchase a BB rifle or a NJ pistol permit to buy a BB pistol [one permit for each pistol]. Also be aware that the use of BB guns are subject to the same restrictions and legal ramifications as any other firearm.
BB guns can be used to learn the basics of marksmanship, and the safe handling of guns. They have been used by the US military to teach "point" shooting, and can be used in places where actual firearms cannot be.
No. Some BB guns use a magnet to hold the BB in place until it is fired
BB guns are legal in California
A regular BB gun can not shoot air-soft pellets. BB guns shoot a .175 BB. Air guns shoot a much larger 6MM BB.
There are bio degradable bb's for Airsoft guns but not for real BB guns.