Question: are airsoft guns legal in nj?
Answer: Under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1, BB guns, paintball guns, and Airsoft guns are considered “firearms” in New Jersey. Charges such as possession of a handgun without a permit, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose can arise even with an item as minor as an Airsoft gun.