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An air rifle with a muzzle velocity exceeding 152.4 meters per second (500 fps) AND a muzzle energy exceeding 5.7 joules is considered:
Air rifles exceeding both the 500 fps velocity and 5.7 joules energy thresholds are legally considered firearms and require a PAL to possess.
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Question: An air rifle with a muzzle velocity exceeding 152.4 meters per second (500 fps) AND a muzzle energy exceeding 5.7 joules is considered:
Answer options:
- A toy
- An antique firearm ✅ A firearm for the purposes of the Firearms Act
- A replica firearm
Correct answer: A firearm for the purposes of the Firearms Act
Explanation: Air rifles exceeding both the 500 fps velocity and 5.7 joules energy thresholds are legally considered firearms and require a PAL to possess.
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