This bill amends New Jersey's definition of "firearm" to explicitly state that BB guns are not classified as firearms under state law. The revised legal language specifies that air guns, spring guns, or similar weapons that use a propelling force of air or compressed gas to eject a projectile smaller than three-eighths of an inch in diameter, and that do not exceed a muzzle velocity of less than 500 feet per second, are excluded from the definition of firearms. Consequently, this change means that BB guns will not be subject to New Jersey's stringent firearms licensing and permitting requirements.

The bill aims to clarify the legal status of BB guns, ensuring that they are treated differently from traditional firearms. By doing so, it seeks to alleviate the regulatory burden on BB gun owners and users, while still maintaining the state's focus on regulating more dangerous firearms. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.