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Lawmakers have the unique ability to make a word mean anything they want it to mean. So, yes an air pistol could be designated as a firearm. After 9-11, a lot of things that were considered harmless have now been classified as deadly weapons.

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Q: Is an air pistol considered a firearm in Virginia?
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