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> I never thought that even in NJ, my air pistol would be considered a "deadly weapon."

Read Evan Nappen's book Nappen II: New Jersey Gun, Knife & Weapon Law -- you would be amazed at what's a weapon and/or illegal in New Jersey. Some examples -- in New Jersey....

Pellet air guns are defined as both "assault firearms" and as "sawed-off shotguns."
Unlawful possession of an arrow or a bow is a crime of the fourth degree. Penalties are 18 months in state prison and max fine of $7500.
N.J.S. 2C:39-3e specifically prohibits billies (yes, a stick of wood) and brass knuckles "without any explainable lawful purpose."
Unlawful possession of handcuffs is a disorderly persons offense, carrying max penalties of 6 months in jail and a fine of $1000.
Slingshots are illegal "without any explainable lawful purpose." The following is a quote from the book:
"Slingshots became banned in New Jersey when the law was adopted because some idiot didn't know the difference between a 'slungshot' and a slingshot. Originally the prohibition was to be for 'slungshots' which is something similar to a blackjack and primarily used for hitting people on the head. Unfortunately some legislative geek changed the 'U' to an 'I' and slingshot became a 'per se weapon.' "

* Pellet air guns are defined as both "assault firearms" and as "sawed-off shotguns." * Unlawful possession of an arrow or a bow is a crime of the fourth degree. Penalties are 18 months in state prison and max fine of $7500. * N.J.S. 2C:39-3e specifically prohibits billies (yes, a stick of wood) and brass knuckles "without any explainable lawful purpose." * Unlawful possession of handcuffs is a disorderly persons offense, carrying max penalties of 6 months in jail and a fine of $1000. * Slingshots are illegal "without any explainable lawful purpose." The following is a quote from the book: "Slingshots became banned in New Jersey when the law was adopted because some idiot didn't know the difference between a 'slungshot' and a slingshot. Originally the prohibition was to be for 'slungshots' which is something similar to a blackjack and primarily used for hitting people on the head. Unfortunately some legislative geek changed the 'U' to an 'I' and slingshot became a 'per se weapon.' "

Then its a good thing I don't live in NJ or I'd be put away for life. Nevermind all the guns in my house, I also have a nightstick and handcuffs (left over from my LE days) .... and a 950,000 volt stun gun.

And I wonder how they'd feel about blow guns with sharpened steel needles?