On the 1st of October 2007, the laws regarding airsoft guns changed This is a brief summary of those changes, more information can be found here: www.ukara.org.uk If you are under 18 years of age, it is illegal for you to buy an airsoft gun. It is also illegal for anyone to sell one to you, whether you are a skirmisher or not.
Over 18s have to prove that they are airsoft skirmishers. They can do this by taking out membership of an airsoft site which holds third-party liability insurance. In order to facilitate remote selling, UKARA the retailers organisation, has set up a database to which sites can submit their members details. Once a player is verified & on the database, any UKARA member can quickly check that a purchaser is entitled to buy an airsoft gun.
Other Defences may be used against the VCRA, such as Historical Re-enactment, use in Museums, or TV/Film/Theatre production, but this would have to be evidenced and relevant to the RIF's purchased. The accepted defence memberships include... UKASA - United Kingdom Airsoft Site Association, UKAPU - United Kingdom Airsoft Players Union, BAC - British Airsoft Club, SWAT PASS System, Just Cos, MVT - Military Vehicle Trust, AFRA - All Fronts Re-Enactment Association, BASC, SA - Sportsman's Association.
Please note a Firearm or Air Weapon Certificate does not cover as a defence as mentioned above.
Two tone services are also available for those who do not have any exemption, this will change the definition of the rifle or pistol from a RIF (Realistic Imitation Firearm) to an IF (Imitation Firearm). Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase an imitation firearm. More information about the two tone services we offer can be fount here: Two Tone Services and Land Warrior Sports.