Do airsoft guns have to be two toned in the UK?

Do airsoft guns have to be two toned in the UK?

AIRSOFT AND THE LAW IN THE UK Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase a two-tone Airsoft BB gun, as long as they are at least 18 years old. A two-tone Airsoft BB gun must be in an unrealistic bright colour (at least 51%). For example.. green, blue, orange, red or at least 51% transparent!

Can I own a two tone airsoft gun?

Two-tone airsoft guns, on the other hand, are free for anyone to purchase, provided they are over 18. The airsoft guns’ primary colour must be non-military (red, green or blue), but it can have a secondary colour similar to that of RIFs.

Why are airsoft guns Two Tone?

1 – What is a Two-Tone Service Realistic Imitation Firearms in the UK are covered by the Violent Crimes Reduction Act (VCRA, 2006), to prevent the misuse of Replica Weapons, which applies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Can I buy a two tone airsoft gun without Ukara?

UKARA literally only applies to the purchasing and selling of Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIF’s) and not the actual ownership of one, anyone over the age of 18 can legally buy or sell a two tone (blue / green etc) Airsoft gun (Imitation Firearm or IF) without the need for any UKARA registration or breaking of any law …

Is owning an airsoft gun illegal UK?

Although children are not legally allowed to purchase an Airsoft gun, it is legal for anyone over the age of 18 to purchase and gift a two tone gun. So if you are a parent, it is completely legal to purchase a two tone Airsoft gun and give it to your child.

Is it illegal to have a black airsoft gun in the UK?

The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. If you are under 18 years of age, it is illegal for you to buy any airsoft gun. It is also illegal for anyone to sell one to you, whether you are a skirmisher or not. When you purchase a black airsoft gun or RIF from this site you are confirming that you are over 18 years of age.

What happens if you buy a RIF without Ukara?

No one will stop you buying it (if the seller is happy to sell to you), but understand the scheme is there to protect airsoft in the UK. You should need the defence to buy, sell, import or modify a realistic gun, but you don’t need it to own one.

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