Hawke , I understand how the prosecution projected the way a pellet gun is operated.
Me and you both know, BB guns also are mechanical, I believe only a blow gun is not a mechanical device.
Bows, I would say not. Crossbows, I would say mechanical. Wheels and trigger.
I believe the defense did not challenge the prosecution properly, they never asked to describe how a BB gun gets it energy.
I do believe that he got what he deserved, by what Moosie said, If you want people to believe it is a firearm, then you will get the law againts you about using one.
In the Delaware portal, It describeds a dangerous weapon, It excludes BB guns or ones that fire the same size slug. So, the defense did not find this law and use it to show that BB guns can fire the same size slug under exclusion of Dangerous weapons.
Now the confusing part, If they still have this law about Dangerous weapon, but also list Air powered rifles as Firearms. ?
What Are those thousands of Sheridan Blue Streak .20 cal pump guns considered?
Hermans sporting goods sold tons of them .
Dangerous weapons also list any ammo for them.. If any one is going to Dicks soon, please check to see if they have .20 ammo on their shelf. I'll list if I find out.
A person is guilty of unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon when:
(1) The person possesses, sells or in any manner has control of:
a. A weapon which by compressed air or by spring discharges or projects a pellet, slug or bullet, except a B.B. or air gun which does not discharge or project a pellet or slug larger than a B.B. shot; or
b. A pellet, slug or bullet, intending that it be used in any weapon prohibited by paragraph (1)a. of this section; or