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We track 4 Arkansas rules on BB, pellet and airsoft guns; 1 is a ban.

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BannedArkansas bans selling, by mail or otherwise, airsoft guns, replica guns and water guns that look identical to real firearms unless they have an orange muzzle plug/marking, a mostly bright (non-black/brown/blue/silver/metallic) exterior, or a transparent body.
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20-27-2101. Definition.
(a) As used in this section, "imitation firearm" means a toy that is identical in appearance to an original firearm that was manufactured, designed, and produced after 1898, including only:
(1) Air-soft guns firing nonmetallic projectiles;
(2) Replica nonguns; and
(3) Water guns.
(b) "Imitation firearm" does not include:
(1) A nonfiring, collector replica of an antique firearm developed before 1898;
(2) Traditional BB, paintball, or pellet-firing air guns that expel a projectile through the force of air pressure; or
(3) A device:
(A) For which an orange solid plug or marking is permanently affixed to the muzzle end of the barrel for a depth of not more than six millimeters (6 mm);
(B) For which the entire exterior surface is predominately colored other than black, brown, blue, silver, or metallic; or
(C) That is constructed of transparent or translucent materials that permit unmistakable observation of the complete contents of the device.
20-27-2102. Sale of imitation firearms prohibited -- Penalty.
(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, it is unlawful to sell or offer for sale within this state, by mail or in any other manner, an imitation firearm.
(b) A person may sell or offer for sale an imitation firearm if the device is sold solely for purposes of:
(1) Export in interstate or foreign commerce;
(2) Lawful use in a theatrical production;
(3) Use in a certified or regulated sporting event or competition;
(4) Use in a military or civil defense activity or ceremonial activity; or
(5) A public display authorized by a public or private school.
(c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject in an action brought by the city attorney or prosecuting attorney to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation.
18+Cautiously sell BB, pellet and other air guns to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a 'deadly weapon' to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent.
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5-73-109. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor.
(a) A person commits the offense of furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor if he or she sells, barters, leases, gives, rents, or otherwise furnishes a firearm or other deadly weapon to a minor without the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for general supervision of the minor's welfare.
(b)(1) Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) However, furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class B felony if the deadly weapon is:
(A) A handgun;
18+Cautiously sell crossbows to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a 'deadly weapon' to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent.
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5-73-109. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor.
(a) A person commits the offense of furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor if he or she sells, barters, leases, gives, rents, or otherwise furnishes a firearm or other deadly weapon to a minor without the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for general supervision of the minor's welfare.
(b)(1) Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) However, furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class B felony if the deadly weapon is:
(A) A handgun;
18+Sell firearms and firearm parts kits that can readily be assembled into a firearm only to Arkansas buyers 18 or older: Arkansas bars selling or furnishing a firearm to a minor without a parent's or guardian's consent.
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5-73-109. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor.
(a) A person commits the offense of furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor if he or she sells, barters, leases, gives, rents, or otherwise furnishes a firearm or other deadly weapon to a minor without the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for general supervision of the minor's welfare.
(b)(1) Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) However, furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor is a Class B felony if the deadly weapon is:
(A) A handgun;

Federal

These apply in every state.

BannedDon't ship airsoft guns, toy guns or replica guns anywhere in the US unless they carry a CPSC-approved marking (blaze-orange muzzle plug or band, all-transparent body, or entire exterior in a listed bright color).
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§ 1272.1 Applicability. This part applies to toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms ("devices") having the appearance, shape, and/or configuration of a firearm and produced or manufactured and entered into commerce on or after May 5, 1989, including devices modelled on real firearms manufactured, designed, and produced since 1898. This part does not apply to: (a) Non-firing collector replica antique firearms, which look authentic and may be a scale model but are not intended as toys modelled on real firearms designed, manufactured, and produced prior to 1898; (b) Traditional B-B, paint-ball, or pellet-firing air guns that expel a projectile through the force of compressed air, compressed gas or mechanical spring action, or any combination thereof, as described in ASTM F589-85, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns.
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(c) Decorative, ornamental, and miniature objects having the appearance, shape and/or configuration of a firearm, including those intended to be displayed on a desk or worn on bracelets, necklaces, key chains, and so on, provided that the objects measure no more than thirty-eight (38) millimeters in height by seventy (70) millimeters in length, the length measurement excluding any gun stock length measurement.
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§ 1272.2 Prohibitions. No person shall manufacture, enter into commerce, ship, transport, or receive any toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm ("device") covered by this part as set forth in § 1272.1 unless such device contains, or has affixed to it, one of the markings set forth in § 1272.3, or unless this prohibition has been waived by § 1272.4.
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§ 1272.3 Approved markings. The following markings are approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: (a) A blaze orange (AMS STD 595A-17 color 12199) or orange color brighter than that specified by the AMS standard color number, solid plug permanently affixed to the muzzle end of the barrel as an integral part of the entire device and recessed no more than 6 millimeters from the muzzle end of the barrel. (b) A blaze orange (AMS STD 595A-17 color 12199) or orange color brighter than that specified by the AMS standard color number, marking permanently affixed to the exterior surface of the barrel, covering the circumference of the barrel from the muzzle end for a depth of at least 6 millimeters. (c) Construction of the device entirely of transparent or translucent materials which permits unmistakable observation of the device's complete contents. (d) Coloration of the entire exterior surface of the device in white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple, either singly or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern.
21+Ship concealable (pistol-size) air, airsoft or paintball guns by USPS only with Adult Signature service, so the recipient must be 21 or older.
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Air Guns: Mailable air guns (refer to 431.7 ) that do not fall within the definition of firearms under 431.1 and are capable of being concealed on a person are mailable, but must include Adult Signature service per DMM 503.8. Mailers must comply with all applicable state and local regulations.
21+Ship air guns with a muzzle velocity of 400 fps or more by USPS only with Adult Signature service (recipient 21+).
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Air Guns: Air guns (refer to 431.7 ) that do not fall within the definition of firearms under 431.1 (a) are mailable. Shipments containing air guns with a muzzle velocity of 400 or more feet per second (fps) must include an Adult Signature service per DMM 503.8.