a prohibited device and not permitted for ownership or purchase. Under the newly proposed Bill C-21, mid-velocity (366–500 feet per second) air guns that are designed to resemble with near precision a firearm will also become prohibited. The simple possession, acquisition and use of these air guns for lawful purposes is also regulated by provincial and municipal laws and by-laws. For example, some provinces may have set a minimum age for acquiring such an air gun. These air guns are exempt from the specific safe storage, transportation and handling requirements set out in the regulations supporting the Firearms Act. However, the Criminal Code requires that reasonable precautions be taken to use, carry, handle, store, transport, and ship them in a safe and secure manner. Carrying one of these firearms is permitted for those aged 13 or older. Suppressors for all firearms, including air guns, are prohibited in Canada. Chile Air guns in Chile are unregulated and can be acquired by anyone. Hunting with air guns is allowed, but only small game such as rabbits, hares and birds, and a permit obtained from Chile's Agriculture and Livestock service is necessary. Czech Republic Air guns in the Czech Republic are governed by rules set by the Firearms Act. They are divided into three categories: Air guns with caliber larger than 6,35mm, which are considered C-I category weapon. They are subject to registration and may be possessed only by 18YO and older residents with clean criminal history. Air guns with caliber 6,35mm or smaller, which are considered D category weapon, which may be possessed by any person older than 18 years. A person older than 15 years may hold a D category weapon subject to their legal guardian's consent. Paintball guns, which are considered D category nothwithstanding their caliber. The shooting of an air weapon is prohibited in a place where the shooting could endanger the life or health of a person or cause damage to property, unless a safe area is designated for shooting in such a place, the supervision of a responsible person is ensured, or such a place is visibly marked as a place where shooting takes place and where shooting is allowed only with appropriate protective equipment. Denmark Anyone over 18 can freely buy and possess an air gun with a caliber not exceeding 4.5 mm (0.177) and there is no restriction on muzzle energy or velocity, however bigger