VIC Building Spring Powered B.B. Guns in My Backyard - Illegal?

[Ethan114]

Hello everyone,

I am wondering if it is legal for me to build my own spring powered air rifle that fires little 6mm plastic pellets. Similar to one in this YouTube video here

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I know that it is illegal to import realistic air soft guns into Australia but I cannot find any information regarding to whether making one myself from ordinary parts from Bunnings (and not taking it outside of my house) is legal.

Thanks

 

[Rod]

Yes it is illegal to own or possess.

Victoria Police - Weapons Definitions

'little 6mm' plastic pellets could easily be 6mm ball bearings. And 6mm is larger than a 22 caliber bullet.

 

[Ethan114]

Yes it is illegal to own or possess.

Victoria Police - Weapons Definitions

'little 6mm' plastic pellets could easily be 6mm ball bearings. And 6mm is larger than a 22 caliber bullet.

Ok thank you

 

[Artymarty]

Make it fire gel ball pellets.
That should not be illegal.
Gel balls are not legally ammunition
Your gun is not a replica firearm as it does not substantially look like a working replica of a real gun.