Originally Posted By: Der Ami
bonny,
In some places, they don't qualify as a firearm, and may be used where firearms can't.Gun Digest had some articles about hunting with them where guns aren't allowed-even deer size game.Also they are quiet.
Mike

Lack of firearms is hardly a worry to you americans smile. I can see the point of air rifles when shooting around farm buildings etc on the likes of rats, pidgeons etc, where even a .22lr would be too much. But i'd never use one on big game personally.