Whether a nail gun requires an air compressor to run depends on which type of nail gun is being used. If you are using a pneumatic nailer, then an air compressor will be required to supply air to the tool, allowing it to function and fire its nails. However, if you are using a cordless nailer then a compressor will not be required as this type of nailer does not require compressed air to function and instead uses batteries and fuel cells (depending on the model chosen) to fire its nails.

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