Can I sell my airsoft gun UK?

Buying/Selling: One must be at least 18 years of age to purchase or sell an airsoft gun. Gifting: An airsoft gun may be gifted to a person under the age of 18. Using: Under the age of 18, you can only use an airsoft gun while under adult supervision.

Can you gift an airsoft gun UK?

Any person under 18 years of age, can possess a BB gun but only on private property/land, which means a parent, guardian, relative or similar can buy a 2 tone airsoft BB gun and give it to a child to use or keep as a gift, which does not contravene the VCRA Act.

Can you shoot airsoft in backyard UK?

Shooting an airsoft gun in public is illegal in the UK. You may only shoot your airsoft gun on private property and registered airsoft sites. Shooting or openly carrying your airsoft gun in public can lead to you being prosecuted under the VCRA 2006.

Can I sell an RIF?

It is actually a criminal offence to sell a Realistic Imitation Firearm (RIF) to anyone and therefore all retailers (and even individual sellers) potentially face hefty fines or even prison sentences if they sell Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIF's) to someone that does not have a reasonable defence or meet the legal ...

Can you take the orange tip off an airsoft gun UK?

The orange tips on these guns are to show that they aren't real and prove they are toys. However, in the United Kingdom, it's important to note that this is not a legal requirement. Back in 2006/2007, the UK made stricter laws to make the sale of realistic imitation firearms (RIFs).

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Is it illegal to spray paint a BB gun UK?

we also get asked a lot "is it illegal to spray paint a bb gun?" and the answer is that It is illegal to alter the appearance or paint an unrealistic firearm (two-tone) to black, making it look like a real firearm.

Can I paint my airsoft gun without a Ukara?

Without a UKARA, you can only have IFs - imitation firearms - guns that are easily distinguishable from the real deal, and are 50% painted to an unrealistic gun colour I.e. bright orange, bright blue etc.

Can I use a black airsoft gun without Ukara?

An active UKARA status is NOT NEEDED to play at a game site, anyone can play with any Airsoft gun as long as they are over the age of what the game site insurance covers them for (for example with us that is anyone 11 years old or above).

Can I own a RIF without a Ukara?

First of all, what isn't: it is NOT a licence – no such thing exists for airsoft replicas, nor is it required for their ownership or use. UKARA operates a national database of active airsoft players at recognised and insured skirmish sites across the country.

Can a 13 year old get a Ukara?

Player registration

You must be over 18 years of age, live within the UK and able to provide identification such as Passport, Drivers License or Bank Statement.

Can you own an airsoft gun without a license UK?

'No' is the short answer. You do not need a license to buy or own an Airsoft Replica Gun, also known as a RIF (Replica Imitation Firearm). However, the retailer needs to ensure you have a reason for purchasing before they can sell you one. This is typically known as an Airsoft defence.

What guns can you own without a license UK?

In England & Wales, anyone over the age of 18 years can own an air weapon without a license. Recently, in Scotland they have introduced an Air Weapon license. There are strict power limits for Air Weapons. Guns which exceed these limits are reclassified as firearms.

Can I shoot an airsoft gun in my back garden?

Any garden with a range of above 20m will make for interesting shooting and allow enough room to set up an air rifle shooting range. Make sure that not a single pellets strays beyond your boundary. If it does, you are breaking the law.

Can you own a black airsoft gun UK?

bbguns4less only sell black Airsoft guns to buyers over 18 and that have a valid UKARA membership or have a valid reason to purchase. but it is legal to paint a black gun in a two-tone colour.

What happens if you buy an airsoft gun without Ukara?

An active UKARA status is NOT NEEDED to play at a game site, anyone can play with any airsoft gun as long as they are over the age of what the game site insurance covers them for (for example with us that is anyone 12 years old or above), and the gun passes the game site's power (fps) rules.

Is it illegal to own a black airsoft gun?

Since October 2007 you can only buy a realistic imitation firearm (one that looks like a real gun i.e. black) if you are at least 18 years old and meet one of the following conditions. You are a REGISTERED airsofter with a membership of an insured skirmish site.

How much does a Ukara Licence cost?

UKARA Membership £10.00

To become a UKARA registered airsoft player you are required to take part in three games at the same UKARA registered game site over a minimum of two months, e.g. the third game being 56 days or more after the first.

Can I buy a second hand airsoft gun without Ukara?

UKARA only applies to the purchasing and selling of RIFs 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.

Do you need a license to own a two tone airsoft gun?

'No' is the short answer. You do not need a license to buy or own an Airsoft Replica Gun, also known as a RIF (Replica Imitation Firearm). However, the retailer needs to ensure you have a reason for purchasing before they can sell you one. This is typically known as an Airsoft defence.

Does Ukara cost money?

Player registration is free, to become a registered airsoft player you are required to take part in three games at the same UKARA registered game site over a minimum of two months, e.g. the third game being 56 days or more after the first.

Is it illegal to have an all black BB gun UK?

This means you can buy any bb gun or airsoft gun from bbguns4less so long as its 50% in colour that's not black, but you can order a fully black bb gun from us, if it has a two toning option on the product page and you select the two-tone option, if you do this we then paint the bb gun so it will comply with the UK law ...

How long does it take to get a Ukara license?

To get UKARA you need to take part in a minimum of 3 games at any of our sites over a period of MORE than 2 months. Most players do 2 games, get their stamps and then wait for day 56 onwards to do the 3rd game.

How easy is it to get a Ukara?

To get UKARA you need to take part in a minimum of 3 games at any of our sites over a period of MORE than 2 months. Most players do 2 games, get their stamps and then wait for day 56 onwards to do the 3rd game.

What do you need to own an airsoft gun UK?

In summary, to purchase an airsoft gun in the UK, you must have a valid defense, such as membership in a registered airsoft site or participating in airsoft activities. Additionally, you must be 18 years or older to purchase an airsoft gun.

How long does a Ukara last?

UKARA membership lasts 1 year before you need to renew. To renew your membership you must have attended at least once in the 3 months prior to renewal. All information is stored on file and will not be disclosed to anyone 3rd party.