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Spud guns are not federally regulated, although the ATF offers a classification. Legislation varies widely by state, county, and township. One would have to check with local authorities to determine local spud gun legality.
- Spud guns are illegal to possess by persons under the age of 16 in New York.
- In Glendale, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona combustion spud guns are not considered firearms.
- In Madison, Wisconsin and in Illinois spud guns are not considered firearms.
- Combustion spud guns are considered firearms in the state of Texas.
- Spud guns are considered firearms in Winter Springs, FL.
- Spud guns are not considered firearms in the state of Maryland.
- Owning or using spud guns in Florida is illegal pursuant to Florida Statute 790.161 Making, possessing, throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging any destructive device or attempt so to do, felony; penalties.
- Fla. Stat. § 790.001 (4) states that: a “Destructive device" does not include: (a) A device which is not designed, redesigned, used, or intended for use as a weapon ... "
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