California Airsoft Law (SB199)

California has enacted legislation that requires specific colorings on all airsoft guns.  This is to distinguish an airsoft gun from a real gun.  

Please, remember: It is your responsibility to know the laws governing your state and local jurisdictions. 

Imitation firearm means any BB device, toy gun, a replica of a firearm, or another device that is so substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that the device is a firearm.

If the airsoft gun is configured as a handgun, the markings must include the following:

• Blaze orange ring on the barrel
• Trigger guard that has fluorescent coloration over the entire guard
• A two-centimeter wide adhesive band around the circumference of the protruding pistol grip that has fluorescent coloration

If the airsoft gun is configured as a rifle or long gun, the markings must include the following:

• Blaze orange ring on the barrel
• Trigger guard that has fluorescent coloration over the entire guard
• A two-centimeter wide adhesive band with fluorescent coloring around the circumference of two of the following: the protruding pistol grip, the buttstock, or a protruding ammunition magazine or clip.

Pyramyd Air charges a non-refundable $5.00 fee to provide the legally required markings on all airsoft guns before shipping. 

Click here to read the full text of California SB199