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Are pellet guns legal in the VI? I don't feel like going through the hassle of bringing my Glock down there, so would a pellet gun be a good alternative?
Topic starter
Posted : September 5, 2011 4:43 am
Depends on what you want it for. Maybe it's a good alternative for shooting chickens, but for self-defense that's kind of silly.
I imagine the VIPD treats pellet guns the same as an actual pistol, so you probably have to jump through all the hoops of getting it registered and legal.
Posted : September 5, 2011 10:12 am
Unless I'm mistaken, the USVI treats pellet guns the same as they do rifles, shotguns, & pistols. Therefore you have to go through a gun training class, get it registered, etc. Pellet guns are considered weapons.
Posted : September 5, 2011 11:37 am
Weird situation. Statute-wise, they are written as firearms. That being said, I had a lawyer who has lived here his whole life tell me he was 100% certain they are not considered firearms.
Your call, Im getting my fully auto 1200 round per minute bb gun down here soon though 😀
Posted : September 6, 2011 3:25 am
Mine shoots 1100 fps. I consider it a weapon.
Posted : September 6, 2011 11:53 am
Never mind will just mail the Glock down there in pieces!
Topic starter
Posted : September 7, 2011 4:42 am
I purchased one and had no paperwork. But then it was stolen! No justice.
billd
Posted : September 10, 2011 11:19 pm
If there is any incident with the pellet gun, the cops and courts will call it a weapon. They will do as they please with little regard to written laws. If you are a relative of the cop or judge (many islanders are related), you may get a get out of jail free card. If not, well------ Keep a low profile whatever you decide.
Posted : September 11, 2011 7:07 pm
or get in some good stab wounds before they bleed out, LOL
JUST KIDDING!
Posted : September 12, 2011 1:11 am
