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oh how the world has changed.. i remember at the age of 10 having the old revolver cap guns that went bang bang and playing armies around the streets as a kid. the entire gun was black. oh how the world has changed
Same here
Or taking your ol man’s 4-10 through town with it just slung over your back, to go down the boat to shoot rats where our fishing fleet is moored, and if u saw the local beat Bobby, u would exchange friendly words and be on your way. 😩 I’m tired, stop the world I want off this ride of stupidity 👍✌️
i know the feeling..
I remember when if i went into a bank masked up wearing latex gloves I would ex pect the sweeney
@@raymondowalden4405 🤣😂🤣
UK firearms law has always had some "weird" bits. There's a long list of nonsensical regulations which are presumably down to clueless lawmakers.
Newbie airsoft fans have to suffer the ridiculous two tone regs, yet you can purchase CO2 or air pistols that are extremely close copies of Sig Saur, Glock, Beretta, Colt, Walther etc.
As usual, the law ends up restricting the innocent, law abiding public with very little or no affect to criminals.
EXACTLY mate👍
All these rules don’t effect criminals. But very few can see it 👍✌️🇬🇧
The whole UKARA thing was a bit daft. We didn't have a significant problem with Airsoft guns being used as tools of intimidation in crime, and enacting it hasn't helped, because like you said, bad guys can just go buy realistic air pistols instead. I have several : -) (although I'm not a bad guy, I'm a casual shooter and qualified instructor)
Like the knife laws... But hey as long as the pearl clutching clueless wine mums feel safe. I live now in a country where you can own firearms for self defence and there has been no active shooter incident. Generally people have been expected to be well adjusted human beings and follow big boys rules. But UK wraps everyone in swaddling
real men need access to pop guns that look like real guns!
@@frankcarter6427 I used to shoot real guns.
How things have changed. As a 1970s child my mates and I all had air rifles and would go shooting in the woods or on the canal. We would never consider acting in a threatening manner with them or do anything bad. We also all owned blank firing hand runs. I had an imitation blank firing 357 magnum and colt 45. All legal back then.
Blimey
Anyone else remember when you could buy deactivated firearms in the exchange & mart paper? hand guns , rifles, ww2 machine guns🤣🤣🤣
Yea. I do. There was also a shop just down the road from me that used to sell deactivated weapons amongst other stuff. It used to get regular visits from the police. It eventually got shut down. They weren't actually doing anything wrong. It's just that the local libdem council didn't like them.
I have a black BB gun that would look real from any distance. I think common sense alone stops me from waving this about in public!
Used to have one back when I was 10. My dad said he brought it back from overseas. Mind you, not sure how he got through customs 😂
@@mga59xbd38 I bought mine over the counter from a local gun & tackle shop. The only way you can buy them in the UK I think.
Back in the 90s my mates had a waterpistol fight on a main road in West London. They were suddenly surrounded by armed police screaming for them to drop the weapons! When they realised my mates had only water guns, all they said was, "Aren't you a bit old for toys like this?" And let them go with a promise to keep their game off the street! Wouldn't happen now!!
If you're unlucky you may get a gung ho police response if you're lucky and get harden knowledgeable seen it done it been there seen the film listen to the radio programme read the book copper I will politely ask you to stop lower your weapons and carry on a conversation.
@@BigM94sqd Incoherent babble.
@@eadweard. using voice typing for the woke and the bespoke couldn't get anything in the form of alphabet spaghetti.
Funny how I have an FAC, I'm a member of a home office approved club and on my licence i have a 6.5 creedmoor rifle, a semi auto smith and wesson m&p 15-22, a .357 underlever, a precision 22lr rifle and a gsg1911 long barrel pistol and I have a shotgun, yet if I want a realistic airsoft gun I need to be a member of another type of club. 😂😂😂😂 absolutely crazy rules.
You'd think being an FAC and shotgun holder I could buy an airsoft, but no.😂😂
Yours says REPLICA, mine says DESERT EAGLE .50
-snatch
"Dot fiddy" doesn't have the same punch as Point Five-O
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you have the best toy gun
Best of luck with your weekend training, I admire your optimism!
Thank you keep up the good work with the forces. I have a work colleague who does air soft and has mod his gun in camouflage.
what a sad boy he must be, painting camo on his pop gun
great advice and the training day looks top tier! a lot of this in the states but so little over here. With an increasingly uncertain world, this is the sort of thing we need more of in the UK. Will definitely look into booking.
I have a realistic rubber Beretta 9mm, bought it from a joke shop.
Thank You for helping us to see things clearly!
I guess the black metal potato gun I had as a child is probably illegal now.
Fascinating. Could you also take a look at antique, deactivated weapons. Particularly SM Lee Enfield .303, especially when used in reenactment events. Thanks.
Hey your POLARM course looks good!
This could be useful to have to enhance your further SIA training for those already within a role requiring you to hold an SIA badge.
It could be a 'taster' for you to decide whether you'd like to go for close protection work.
Mr Barrister.
Huge respect to you for your help and advice over the years .
I was just wondering if you can do a vid about the difference between claiming bankruptcy and using a debt management company in these times of hardship.
Love how you rock a proper mans haircut like me lol
There is an exception in the firearms act that allows you to own real firearms and ammunition without the need to hold any sort of firearms certificate. Section 11.4 allows someone who is operating a miniature rifle range (however there is no definition as to what operating a miniature rifle range is) to purchase and possess rifles and ammunition not exceeding .23 calibre without the need to hold any firearms certificate. Very strange that there are circumstances that you can hold a real rifle and ammunition for it without a certificate, yet to own a piece of plastic that looks like a rifle that only shoots plastic pellets you are more tightly regulated
I have just had a look and there is further information available the range has to apply for approval so that the members can buy and use .22 rifles for target shooting and this normally entails and employee having a firearms license and the term used was “officer” in charge of all purchases of guns and ammo for club members .
@@kylewilliams6091 that is not the case though, the exemption specifically excludes the need to hold a firearms certificate. What you are looking at is for a club to get home office approval to operate as a gun club. Section 11.4 overrides the need for that
@@zuegma666 no it doesn’t because the range you are using (as a member or owner ) for section 11.4 needs all the correct approval from the home office . When I bought my realistic imitation deagle I had to be a member of a licensed airsoft club , so in both cases you need to be a member of an approved club to buy a .22 rifle or a realistic imitation airsoft gun .
Back in my day you needed ammunition purchased to be entered into FAC. But....Joe public could "legally" buy cases, powder,bullet heads, primers, a reloading press,...and a book to tell you how to put them all together. Thankfully responsible registered firearm dealers wouldn't supply them without sight of an FAC. They probably regretted it later after being shafted by the govt post Cullen report.
@@kylewilliams6091 you are wrong. You are confusing a home office approved club where you need to be a member in order to have good reason to be able to purchase you own firearms and shoot them at that club, against a miniature rifle range where you can set one up by yourself, buy firearms and ammunition without a firearms certificate, not need any range approval and can allow other members of the public to shoot there.
It is a well documented exemption that is also know as the showman’s clause as it intention was to cover mobile shooting ranges that travelled round with fairgrounds where you could simply just turn up and shoot there at close range target. There are also a number of clubs now that use the 11.4 exemption to allow people to just turn up and shoot without the need of being members..
There is a very well documented case about this as well where the police tried to prosecute someone operating under the section 11.4 exemption and the person was acquitted despite having 12 rifles and 47000 rounds of ammunition without having a firearms certificate and operating in a field next to the M25. ukshootingnews.wordpress.com/2020/07/09/m25-instagram-range-operators-acquitted/
I did some consulting on behalf of the industry when the VCRA was in the Bill stage. We did lobby for "airsoft" to be properly defined and exempted under the 2006 Act, but we were told that we were too small to be worthy of that. The Home Office wanted more restrictions, and seemed happy to keep everything as unclear as possible. Thankfully the 2017 amendments to the '68 Act (for which I can take no credit) are much clearer.
That's amazing! You got anymore stories about that, or videos, please? I heard that they wanted to ban airsoft entirely. Also that the VCRA act, was Hazel Blair's ticket to the cabinet. That's why she pushed so hard for it!
I bought my airsoft gun before the 2006 VCR bill so how do I stand?
Great timing. I've literally just had to buy a metal co2 metal BB firing Smith and Wesson M29 "Dirty Harry gun" even though I actually don't want to fire it because I was unable to buy a normal imitation one due to not being part of a film crew or re-enactment club etc. Only guns pre 1900 (can't remember the exact year) can be bought legally if you're not.
Seems very odd as there's no way someone who wasn't very familiar with firearms would be able to tell a replica co2 pellet/BB gun from the real one of used for illegal activities.
Hey I play at that place you shared the photo in the beginning that’s really cool man 😎
Great video will share on our Facebook page.
Imitation firearms do not pose much of a threat to the public but they do pose a considerable risk to anyone carrying one in public. One might run into an armed Police officer who is going to take no chances. One might be set upon by a brave member of the public - best not to buy?
You mean, best not to buy one for nefarious reasons or to act silly with... going to a legal Air-soft venue while its cased is fine, so buy away 😉
Man with a double barrel shotgun pause both barrels in the air then Ames at the police what would you do as an armed police officer?
This comes from one of the scenarios at the armed forces go through on their small arms trainer systems. Have you seen what it is yet?
Agreed! I meant the warning and advice to the stupid!@@eddyraja3115
Thanks for your comment with which in general I agree. My advice was I thought intended for those who would be tempted to act irresponsibly.@@whatsMyNameAgainAgain
I have a friend who holds a firearms license and has a large collection of legally held weapons. He has on occasion asked me, as a retired engineer, to modify the odd part of a gun. Never a working part of the actual weapon but things like sights and attenuators. Am I OK to do this. I would refuse to work on an actual weapon as I am not qualified to do so.
How does this work alongside a person that is banned from beind prohibited from owning a firearn/shotgun. (Custodial sentence of over 4/5 years? )
Wow! You just took a regular RUclips video to the next level.
I recall you advertising this training previously - last year? I'm ex-military, but too old anyway, at 73 with arthritis - - What you have not discussed yet, unless I missed it, are real air weapons - the ones that fire lead pellets - usually .177 or .22, although there are a couple of other bores. I think I know the law, but I've not used them for a while, so haven't kept up with any updates.
Mr blackbelt barrister could you do a video on gdpr .... iv just been reading a vlog where someone mentions that gdpr does indeed apply to individuals ... which isnt what all autitors say ... they say it only applies to busines and or comercial and not to individuals ... iv just googled it and its to mixed up for me to understand lol 🙈 i can just about spell my own name 🤣
I see you explain laws so even the likes of me can understand them 👌
Great video
Ah funny enough I just had my first game of airsoft! Was great!
Would love to do one of those training days BUT due to my medical stuff I am not allowed.
Maybe another time.
Same 👍
ah are these courses going to be run this year?
Lots of people have airsoft guns.
Built under licence in some cases.
Mine look real, only mine are green and have fabric attached, try and fine me in the woods?
So many guys go with the factory black... looks mean too..
But in any event I have never heard of any fallout following someone like me being irresponsible and flashing their kit in public.
The airsoft people are very safe thinking I believe.
These toys are anything but, get shot by one without wearing goggles you could lose an eye.
I think people like me conduct ourselves very well😊
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Thank you
on Thursday will be putting my deposit down for the training
i do airsoft as often as i can with my team
The Military use a BFD (blank forwarding device) in bright yellow or red on the end of their guns for exercise purposes. Dose that make their weapons replicas.
No, because the primary colouring of the weapon is not any of the colours defining an IF.
It's a BFA, blank firing adapter used to return some of the gasses so the weapon can recock.
I would think the military would have some kind of exemption, with the bright muzzle tip being there to differentiate "safe" guns from "unsafe" guns for the purpose of the training. I would never take what the military does as any indication as to what we the public could do.
Hi BBB...
I commented on your last video. Can you explain in a future video why air pistols (air rifle pistols) that use Co2, fire metal BBs and can be more powerful than airsoft do not fall under the Real imitation firearms branch? They are completely accurate replicase in every way. Looks, weight, blowback slide, field strippable etc. These would be pistols such as the Glock 17 Gen 4 co2, the HK USP co2 blowback and the springfield armory XDM co2. I own all of these and all they need in the eyes of the law is you to be over the age of 18.
Its all a bit weird.
Plastic projectiles?, Hmm: ~40ish Year old Air rifles: Lead Pellets (Flat top, Rounded and pointed), Darts (steel), BB Version: Brass, copper and Lead. (Air pistol looks like a Lugar): All of the above + Corks and Fly-squatters.
Trained ~40 years ago how to use and not to use (Real rifles and pistols; when I was 6 Years old); No idea where the air rifles/pistols are now. (Looking to the future: 1 - 5 years from now; might have to tear the house apart to find them) (Not to use on people, but for getting a food source)
The law here is a bit of a mess. I'm a qualified air rifle instructor, so have several rifles and pistols. I have a T4E .50 cal paintball pistol, and it's 4.5mm little brother, but I can't buy the 6mm 'airsoft' version without UKARA membership. Even though they look almost identical, and do the same thing, and the airsoft one has the lowest muzzle energy.
Indeed, thankfully the UKARA membership requirements or similar hasn’t caught up with the likes of T4E etc
@@lolzlolz102 It's an odd one, because the T4E is a paintball gun it could be posted, whereas the air gun version has to be a face to face transaction, but airsoft can be posted if you have UKARA. I shoot plastic BB through the 'Tornado' 4.5mm version, but that doesn't make it a RIF : -)
Love it❤❤❤ Polarm course.
This video popped up ironically just after I bought a real Beretta 92FS and a Zastava AK online and shipped to my local gun store. Fill out 2 pages of paperwork and with my permit im out of the store in 10 minutes. Meanwhile there you can't get a fake gun even without crazy regulations.
What are the laws about a UK citizen flying domestic or internationally with an airsoft device?
For example could an enthusiastic UK citizen take their 'armory' to the United States without causing chaos at customs?
There are methods to do it, it's completely legal but is often a difficult process as most Airport Customs do not deal with it regularly. Some of the requirements are: proof of going to play at the site, properly declaring and packing the airsoft weapons
How about deactivated firearms?
Just to add that an imitation firearm needs to be 51% coloured
What's to stop a criminal taking a real firearm and painting it some garish colours to make it look like an airsoft.
Don't worry. None of it makes sense to anyone.
Nothing, but why would they
I’ve signed up and paid my deposit for September course but I’ve heard nothing back. What do I do
I will be sending out info closer to the time. There is space for July if you can make it?
@@BlackBeltBarrister Thanks for replying. I can’t make the July course.
So as long as it only fires plastic spheres. Is within a certain power and doesn't look 100% identical to a real life gun then its legal. However it can become illegal if someone still perceives the airsoft weapon or your actions with said weapon as threatening or dangerous, even if it's just holding it.
One thing I learn't is that I guess you can modify a Airsoft gun as long as it's within the first three things I mentioned. So I can add any colour or accessories to it as long as it doesn't look real to a professional. As much as people don't like the two tones I am actually a big fan of the two tones just not most blues.
Your post is almost entirely wrong! Please please please tell me you have no connection with the game or the sale of replicas!!!
@@andyrobertson7315 Sorry. I just typed this based of the info from this video. May I inquire what is wrong. I might of misunderstood the video in some way
Love airsoft its just crazy you can buy a co2 bb gun if ur over 18 that are more powerful than airsoft weapons
if someone under 18 wants to have a black airsoft gun how would that work. can the pearents buy the airsoft gun for you, i dont know how it works in the uk
As long as the purchaser has bought it legally, it can be gifted to an under 18, or someone without a legal defence to buy.
I would still like to know why no proof or evidence was provided in omit scabbies testimony yesterday. He lied over and over, they had his book so why wasn’t evidence presented
Ergh. My ex threatened me with airsoft guns. Told me that it meant he had a firearm license and used it to control me 😢
Can a two tone airsoft/gel blaster be shipped to the UK from China?
Provided you are legally entitled to purchase it in the UK you should have no problems.
Our UK gun laws are ridiculas, if I buy an airgum/rifle then I have to show ID and pick up the firearm in person. Yet I can buy a 9mm blank fire replica pistol and its ammunition over the internet and have it delivered by post.
a ridiculas airgum?
Make sure you spell the address correctly when ordering your replicas 👍
They are toys bat when the toy is realistic it has consequences when you aim it at armed personnel the rules of engagement are quite clear if you don't aim it at them they won't engage you however if you aim a realistic airsoft gun at personnel they will engage in the military you are trained to shoot to kill.
Do you need a license to buy a realistic imitation air soft gun ?
you might as well ignore all this legal nonsense. The British government and its institutions as well as the BAR association are soon to be toast.
That is something I want to see more than anything!
Why?
@@imsoreetodddid9007 Because they are all kuntz
@@imsoreetodddid9007 because they're as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.
@@telx2010 I want to see British establishment and government be burnt to the ground and replaced with a government formed by the the people for the people.
wasn't someone shot by police recently whilst holding a table leg and the police thought it was a gun
Yes, but they also shot a couple of dogs the other day cos they were 'scared' of them! So what chance do any of us have if we get mouthy in front of armed police?
@@Steves_fish geez I didnt realise it was that long ago - I knew it was a while ago but didn't realise it was kinda 20-odd years ago - just googled and it was him and that incident
Felt more like a video for a blockbuster action packed film, not a training weekend. Awesome stuff.
Is this "UK law" or English law? I would be very surprised if the law was not different in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales I suspect. Scotland and Northern Ireland have devolved powers in regards to laws
I was at a meeting a few days ago, and this American plonker had a large cigarette lighter on the table that looked like a pistol. They did put it away after I mentioned the illegally of it here in the UK.
“Legality” stupidity more like 🤦🏻♂️
So, I’ve taken an interest in air soft and our garden is nice and long, providing the perfect place for some private target practice. We live in the country with only one neighbour.
Even if I was UKARA certified and all that, attend regular air soft meets at my nearest site… if I were to do a bit of private target practice in my garden would I be in breach of the RIF regs?
Secondly, and this is a purely hypothetical one that came about as part of a discussion with a chap on Discord. If my home were broken into, and a RIF was used as a form of intimidation/self defence would the owner of said RIF be liable for prosecution? Even if it was in self defence?
It’s all a far cry from when I was little with those plastic revolvers firing caps off like a lunatic chasing imaginary baddies.
You can use an airsoft gun on private property where you have permission as long as no bbs leave your property I believe. Best to do it where you're not visible though since you never know when a nosey neighbour might decide to get involved.
wow only £200 per person like people cant buy food these days
I am a 16 year old living in England and I have been wanting to get into airsoft for a long time, however I understand that i cannot purchase imitation firearms nor realistic imitation firearms. However, I have heard from multiple sources that it is legal for a person aged 18 or over to purchase a two tone imitation firearm and gift it to a minor. I have scoured legislation to no avail, I can only find confirmation on the restriction of minors purchasing imitation firearms, not being gifted them by adults. I was just wondering if you could point me in a direction of where I could find this information? I called my local police department to ask and they simply stated that it wouldn't make sense so its probably illegal, however I don't want to leave it to uncertainty and miss out on the sport I've wanted to engage in for years and at the same time I don't just want to do something without legal confirmation.
Thanks!
I'm no lawyer, but asking my local Airsoft shop they said that the law applies at purchase or resale only. Considering I've seen under 16's with Full-Black and Tan airsoft RIFS, I'm inclined to either believe it however take that with a massive grain of salt.
@@MeAMoose thank you thats incredibly helpful, ive heard the same thing from other places and after being directed to call 101 to make an inquirey on the subject, i was told that its probably illegal as it only makes sense to be, however i can think of numerous reasons it wouldnt be, ive also seen the legislation, which doesnt provide direct mention of the IF being gifted to a minor, yet i dont know if that means anything, i dont want to have missed something and i dont want to make assumptions based on my limited knowledge of how legislation works. i cant seem to get in contact with any legal professionals which is very annoying, but ill be taking this with a huge grain of salt and will continue on trying to get a definitive answer. thank you!
Possession of a BB gun that looks like a real firearm in a public place will amount to an offence of possession of an imitation firearm, regardless of the power of the gun itself.
A good video.
The actual documents are not that difficult to work through.
The colours are specified for the permitted colours, so presumably if it was not one such colour combination it would also fall outwith permitted law and could land you on sticky ground.
Anything that looks realistic is an immatation firearm amd its sale is restricted.
Ownership less so. But then you are stuck with where and how it can be used.
A firearms certificate is also not a valid ticket to purchase such a thing.
It's bonkers but there we are.
I don't recall there being such restrictions on the private purchase or exchange of RIF. Unless this is implicit in the clause about purchase. IIRC. it is purchase and not aquasition.
My son wanted one to use on our own land, i got some unwanted airsoft items in factory black.
All above board as far as i can tell. The restriction is on purchase amd not possession.
Could a neighbour call the firearms unit and have us shot in our own home.. probably.
Would that go down well with society today ? That could go either way with the idiots we have everywhere.
Curiously when i contacted the local firearms and explosives office (police) they were somewhat relaxed about garage tinkering and making chemical or stored energy projectile devices.. the cloinfurze potato cannon as an example.
Its not rifled. Doesn't use regulated propellent. Has no controlled components etc. Yet it would put a spud through you at any reasonable range.
He was unclear as to the licences he complied with, but said the video was not released until things were in place.
Simply don't cause alarm.
Don't get caught with a defined item that falls into licence territory without said licence.
Don't get caught with a prohibited item.
Even if you have permission to use airsoft on private land, if there is public access or observation then fully expect it to cause alarm; then you can get shot in someone else's garden too.
Do you have faith in our authorities and population ?
@Tom Thumb Thank you for clarifying.
As I did say it may be that the sale or purchase is not applicable to private sales. As you have cleared up it is the sale that is covered irrelevant of what guise that takes.
As it happens we were given the items, no exchange or reward, if that makes a difference.
Further to your point re lethal barreled weapon. Surely that would cover anything with a barrel and a muzzle energy greater than or equal to the threshold. Much as a screwdriver is a tool and not a weapon it appears to become one of it is being used for anything other than screw driving. Circumstances apply but not that many to make it questionable. Content for another video doubtless.
Peak of absurd is the fact, that you need an UKARA licence, to buy replica of (drum roll) "Han Solo Smuggler Blaster"
You wouldn't make this 💩 up.
Anyone travelled from the US to U.K. with a RIF? Tried emailing the police, airport, customs and border force and heard nothing back.
If you haven't had any luck getting info here is some general advice that I gained from 18 years playing and working in the industry
First of all, inform immigration/customs at both ends of your travel plans and what you are carrying. They will give you specific advice.
Second, tell the airline.
Third, when you are travelling don't try to hide anything. Be open and honest.
Fourth, strip the replica down to a few components, bearing in mind that if you haven't informed customs and the airline, it will look suspicious.
Finally, have a copy of an Airsoft magazine with your replica and on your person. Something like Airsoft International is a good one to have.
@@andyrobertson7315 thank you 🙏 I decided not to bother in the end as didn’t want the hassle after a flight from the states. I received an email last week from customs saying to check the website 🤣 the public service is utter crap.
I want to shoot my air pistols (and, maybe my rifle, too) in my rear garden of a 3-bed semi, rented from a Housing Association. I've never seen anything clearly explained about whether or not I can, legally. The law on this, as usual, is vague/indecisive. Air guns can be damned dangerous and the use of them at home is fraught with potential accident scenarios, I happily admit to that being so. I just feel that I should be allowed to just get my guns, go out into the garden, having built the perfect backstop and fire away. It seems that my country's freedoms are being eaten away at, and life in the UK is becoming increasingly restrictive in such areas of life/hobbies.
It is certainly lawful to shoot sub 12 ftlb air rifles and 6 ftlb pistols in your own garden. I do it frequently without issue. The main factor is to ensure that any projectile fired does not leave the boundary of your garden, either directly or by ricochet. If it does and causes damage / injury, that is when the offence is committed.
It is usually beneficial to engage with your neighbors so that they are aware, shoot with a moderator / suppressor fitted and have a backstop that deadens the sound can also help.
There is plenty of guidance on the shooting forums / websites and BASC themselves.
The only thing that may be a problem is if there is a specific rule within the HA agreement. I also don't know if this is the same in Scotland as they have slightly different laws regarding air rifles to the rest of the UK.
@Tom Thumb 50 feet from the centre of a highway!
The rules etc regarding Airsoft and Airguns is draconian in the extreme, I know most people don’t like guns but nevertheless they provide sport and hobby/ pastimes for most responsible shooters. The Airsoft laws are a joke, why you may ask? You cannot buy a realistic imitation firearm unless you are a member of UKARA. Now if you buy an Airgun replica of say a so called assault rifle it looks just like the real thing,hard to distinguish between real and imitation but this is totally legal. I defy anyone to distinguish between an Airsoft version of the same gun with that of an air rifle version. Plus the Airsoft guns fire a projectile weighing a massive.........0.20grains leathal eh! with a power of around 3joules of muzzle energy. An air rifle fires a lead projectile weighing at least 16 grains with a muzzle energy of 12 ft/lb eg 16 joules, where’s the logic? I have owned both Airsoft and Airgun versions and find it totally mind boggling to realise that I can get five years for owning the wrong version. Like I said it’s a complete joke.
Why are imitation firearms more regulated?
Simply because members of public who own real firearms with certificates are (mostly) responsible people with training that know not to brandish a firearm at other members of the public.
The issue and following regulations for airsoft weapons was brought in when incidents occurred where certain youths easily obtained and took to using imitation weapons to obtain goods illegally (threatened and robbed people) and were subsequently shot dead by firearms officers who were unaware that the weapons were fake.
I was told of one incident where a person with mental health issues approached a military base and brandished an imitation AK47 at the soldiers on guard.... the result was messy!
So unfortunately these "toys" needed to be regulated to protect stupid people from themselves.... which pretty much sums up most of UK law and health and safety acts. Stupid/maliscious people will use items outside of their intended use and get early access to the afterlife and the government/emergency services get the abuse for not stopping them so then laws are brought in to stop such incidents only to receive backlash about how mean and oppressive these new laws and regulations are.
Damned if you do damned if you dont. Makes you feel like maybe we should just take off all the safety warnings and laws then let Darwinism deal with the rest.....
I keep on seeing reference to ‘UK’ law. Given Scotland has a separate independent legal system & laws, should we not be referring to English law?
airsoft laws make zero sense in this country, what is stopping someone with a real gun painting it a bright color to make ppl think it is an airsoft gun and then go on a rampage. and the fact that people who want to just do some target shooting or collectors still need it painted a stupid color.but also you can get an air rifle which is alot more powerful and it doesnt need to be painted at all :S
Apologies if I have misunderstood. But how does an air pistol escape being considered a realistic replica firearm? Personally I would prefer all guns to appear to be obviously what they are and would prefer all air pistols to look as such, but they are often modelled on real pistols.
Two-tone... is lara croft breaking the law then having real firearms in twotone?😂
Allo from a fellow AM🤜🇬🇧🤛‼️
Yeah, the two-tone is certainly the thing that stands out 😒 Not the fact that you think a fictional character can break the law or own real firearms? 😐 Really?
@@marie.1111 aaaand there's the "x ain't real" comment it's. A. Joke.
If it is not real it is not a violent weapon?
As a reenactment ww2
Enactment participant
Where do we stand on replica
No firing , deactivated or solid barrel reproduction firearms
Please 😊
Re-enactment is covered under the VCRA as a valid defence
Somebody can also paint an real rilfe into pink to make public thinking is just a toy then he start fire all over
This law is nonsense
No it's not. If the VCRA had gone through as originally planned there would be no exemption for Airsoft. I knew some of the industry guys who worked their backsides off to get the exemptions included, so trust me when I say it could have been much MUCH worse.
Also if someone is going to open fire with a real weapon do you really think they will bother to paint it??? I can't think of anyone, at least here in the UK, who would see someone walking about with a pink gun and think "oh it's ok it's just a replica". I have also seen first hand what the armed response guys are like when mistakes are made by players
1st
This isn't a channel for dumb kids.
Yet another unjust law and, I'm not attacking you personally here but sadly I suspect it's another you personally would support but on tenuous grounds. 😐
Most laws are designed to be very vague. He videos leave me more confused than informed.
@@armedready1 Yes, and yet if a law is found by a judge to go beyond it's wording then you are treated as if you knew this already ("ignorance of the [unwritten] law is no defense").
My problem with him here though is that this law is totally unjust; it does absolutely *nothing* to fight "violent crime", it criminalises the innocent, harms innocent legitimate interests and all whilst putting toys under tighter restrictions than some otherwise identical guns. And yet I have little doubt that if pushed he would fully support it but as with his views on knife crime be unable to provide hard evidence to support that position.
Kind of disappointing given he works in a field where powers of analysis & debate are pretty important.
sad sad grown men in camo carrying pop guns and playing war like 5 year olds
@Tom Thumb the man probably gets tired tieing up his shoes 😂
Are you talking about airsoft?
The shill again