Air guns — an umbrella term which includes BB and pellet guns in both rifle and handgun forms — often are marketed as toys, but they’ve become more dangerous as weapons technology has evolved.

You might remember the iconic scene from "A Christmas Story" of a young Ralphie dreaming of that Red Ryder BB gun under the ...

How replica guns are creating challenges for police 04:02. In 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and ...

YORK, Pa. (WHTM)– Police in York City are warning the public about the use of Orbeez air guns and their potential dangers. According to the York City Police Department, the rise in popularity of ...

The rise in popularity of these air-powered toy guns, which shoot gel beads, has increased safety concerns among officials. Author: Joshua Feldstein Published: 9:31 AM EDT March 25, 2025 ...

Air guns are not a toy said CPS officer Chris Tudor, explaining the guns are not a toy, but a weapon when used in a crime. Skip to Content. Tell the story of a ...

I SEE YOU’RE HOLDING ONE. YEAH. LORI, WE’RE OUTSIDE YORK CITY LIMITS. WE’RE IN NORTH YORK, SO IT’S OKAY FOR ME TO HOLD THIS UP. THIS MAY LOOK LIKE A TOY, BUT IT IS NOT A REAL GUN. IT DOESN ...

Toy guns prompt weapons questions . Gracie Hart Brooks Apr 18, 2012 ... any air rifle or BB gun, toy guns and look-alike guns, knives, throwing stars, slingshots and explosives. ...

Calgary police say incidents involving air guns are increasing in the city, many of which involve youth who are often unaware of the risks associated with using the weapons. Police said Tuesday that ...