Is It Legal To Shoot A Pelet Rifle In Antioch California

Is it legal to own a BB gun in California?

Ownership of a firearm in California is legal. Ownership of airguns is legal. Ownership of BB guns is legal. No question. You can own any of these projectile-launching weapons anywhere in California from the Mexican border to the Oregon border. No question. There are regulations about which ones you can own, but their ownership is absolutely legal.As to the specific one, it may require an orange tip on it.Finally, as to shooting it, here’s the law:246.3. (b) Except as otherwise authorized by law, any person who willfully discharges a BB device in a grossly negligent manner which could result in injury or death to a person is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year.(c) As used in this section, "BB device" means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action.What does that mean? Don’t try to shoot someone with it. Don’t use it in a stupid way. If shooting it in your home seems stupid, don’t do that. I could, however, set up a target in my garage and shoot at it to my heart’s content. I’m just on the hook if I injure someone.My only concern is that I don’t know if Tangfolio makes a real 1911.As to San Mateo County, I would call the sheriff’s department and ask if you’re really concerned, but no one outside of your home will know, so why bother?

Is it legal to shoot a pellet pistol in your back yard?

Each state will have different laws. Here is CaliforniaCalifornia Pellet Gun LawsEach city likely has different laws. Here’s mine,No rockets: Understandably, the city has a policy that firearms and projectile weapons are not allowed to be taken or fired through, across, on or within any city park or playground without permission. But did you know this includes a lot of things, from a slingshot to a rocket launcher? The list of items people are not allowed to use or fire in this manner include pistols, revolvers, rifles, guns, flare guns, paintball guns, zip guns, spring guns, air guns, BB or pellet guns, rockets, rocket launchers, rocket-propelled projectile launchers, slingshots, wrist rockets, bow and arrows, crossbows and compound bows.I can’t do what?: Wacky Chico lawsSo do your due diligence.

In California, how old do my children have to be before I can begin teaching them to handle firearms at a gun range?

(I am not a lawyer.)California law is largely irrelevant here (although there's a safe storage requirement for firearms, particularly handguns, if there are minors in the home), as the minor would be using firearms possessed by and under control of the parent or other adult (who must himself be a lawful possessor of the firearm).  There are certain people who are additionally banned from contact with firearms (felons, 5150'd people, etc.), but this is assuming your child is not a felon or 5150.  This type of very short term loan is very minimally regulated, even for "assault weapons", even in California.We're talking about temporary, supervised possession, initially, which is very minimally regulated.  Additionally, you can lawfully loan a long gun (rifle or pistol) to your child or grandchild indefinitely, and can loan a pistol to your child or grandchild for "the duration of an activity".  NRA actually has a gun safety program for children in grades K to 3.  It's essentially "don't touch, call an adult".  I think if you own guns and have children, some basic familiarization with "these are dangerous tools, don't touch or play with them" is valuable as early as possible.If you're talking about supervised shooting at a range, it'd probably up to the physical skills and responsibility of the child.  Some people have taken 6 year olds to the range to shoot .22lr, but I think that might be a stretch for many children, due to the weight of the firearm if nothing else.  8-10 would be a pretty good age.  I'd start with an air rifle and potentially move up to a .22lr single-shot or bolt rifle, youth sized.  Taking the child to the range and shooting the guns would probably demystify them and thus make it less likely even a 6-10 year old child would try to gain access to them unattended.Certainly teenagers and slightly younger children can responsibly shoot at a formal range, and in some settings, responsibly use air/pellet and even other firearms in other ways (hunting, "plinking" in a rural area, etc.).  They're not allowed to legally purchase, but if a parent is in control of the firearm, that isn't an issue -- I think indirect supervision of a responsible 14-18 year old with a loaned .22lr rifle is quite reasonable.Another question is the policy of the range itself.  Most have a requirement that those under 21 (or possibly 18) be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Is it legal to shoot a B.B. gun in city limits?

It really depends on both your state and your city/county. Many states have their own laws with regards to BB and Airsoft guns. For example, in the state of California you cannot carry or fire a BB gun in a public place, including even your own front yard with street access. Your back yard is fine as long as there is no unrestricted public access and you have a layout that provides zero chance for stray shots that may leave your back yard.Some states also require that your BB gun be limited to a maximum feet per second velocity, such as 280fps. Exceptions are often available for higher powered BB guns at Airsoft ranges and other specialist shooting sport zones.Like California, in many states you may not fire or even brandish a BB gun in public parks, school grounds, public streets etc.Many of those state laws also require that the gun does not resemble a real firearm, such as a replica 1911, unless those guns have both an orange tip and are predominately colored in a lame bright orange, bright green, yellow, bright red, pink or purple.There are websites with the laws for each state, but they aren’t kept up to date very often. That’s why it’s always best to first check with your local Sherrif’s dept to be certain. The fines can be huge, especially on 2nd or 3rd offenses.