politics Rep. Kevin Mullin introduced a bill to classify high‑velocity BB and pellet guns as firearms, requiring background checks for buyers. The proposal would cover airguns that fire .177 caliber rounds at 800+ feet per second and pellets over .25 caliber, according to a Daisy BB Guns statement. Supporters including GIFFORDS, March for Our Lives, and Rep. Mullin’s office cite a 2023 suicide involving a lethal airgun to justify closing the regulatory gap.
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