is it legal to import airsoft weapons into the UK?
402455
In the United Kingdom there are currently certain restrictions on the possession of airsoft replicas, which came in with the introduction of the ASBA (Anti-Social Behaviour Act) Amendments, which prohibit the possession of any firearms replica in a public place without good cause. The prohibition of self-contained gas cartridge weapons similar to that made by Brocock can arguably apply to Moscarts and BB-Shower grenade systems, however a formal case precedent has yet to be set. The Violent Crime Reduction Bill, now under debate, may prohibit the sale, manufacture and import of any replica weapon, including those used for Airsoft. This would mean the eventual end of the sport in the UK, as guns break and could not be legally replaced. The Airsoft community in the UK and other countries have started a public campaign in order to try and save Airsoft there. Due to the VCR bill, British Airsoft players, retailers and sites have had to look to the future by forming associations, the first and prior to VCR was UK Airsoft Sites Governing Body UKASGB, followed by the retailers UK Airsoft Retailers Association UKARA, with the first official players body for the South West region UKSAPA, latest to be formed is the Association of British Airsoft ABA which is currently along with UKASGB in talks with the Government with regards to gaining an exemption for the sport. The ABA are asking people to show their support by filling in a Supporters Form [1] and those people who are a part of the sport to register at the site in case membership is required by the government in the future to enable Airsofters to take part in their sport.
1044692
Don't be silly, there are no laws in Scotland.  Scotland, as everyone knows, is a hellish wasteland ruled by vicious gangs of barbarians, who ride from place to place on motorcycles seeking the precious "juice", the gasoline which will keep them going for another day.\n\nOr maybe I'm thinking of Mad Max...
199414
There are laws safeguarding you against this - go to www.tradingstandards.com if you live in the UK, or if abroad,you should have something similar in your country.
956552
If you import into Europe you will have to pay import duty and VAT. The import duty will be the same rate across the EU the VAT will be different depending on which country you are in.\n\nIn the UK the rate is 17.5%. You can contact customs on 01702 366 077 to get a commodity code. Ask to be put through to the National Advice Service once furnished with the code. They will then be able to provide costing information.
1055034
most often if it is cased and locked, and in the trunk, also known as the 3 step rule (would take 3 steps to get a hold of the weapon) you are legal. the bugger issue is what kind of weapon is it? some places have outlawed posetion of classes of weapons. there is Federal law about transporting weapons across state lines (peaceable journey laws), but they have been ignored by some LEO's (NJ comes to mind).
453203
It is illegal to stand in Leicester Square, England, UK on a Sunday in October and shoot someone in the head with a bow and arrow. Another one is in Saudi Arabia it is illegal to drive backwards down a motorway with a gorilla in the passenger seat. I should know I live there.
803403
Yeah,You can do it.But i'm not sure whether tobacco is allowed is uk.If is it so then then you wont get your tobacco.
1131360
I haven't done it personally but I know the army do so every year, try contacting them.\n\nwww.army.mod.uk might be a good starting point
898518
depends on the kind of website, if you want forums specifically geared to airsoft then you'd like to look to airsoftcananda.com and such, if you are looking to purchase airsoft guns then i prefer airsoftextreme.com
784970
you could try \nwww.armedguard.com.\nor www.vererans-agency.mod.uk\nthey have allsorts of odd info
795244
Of course you can , but consider the UK site first
927751
Try this,\nhttp://www.countrysportsandcountrylife.com\nI found one or two more just by going on to google-- gundealers, ireland. I dont know which type of shooting your wishing to take up though if your applying to your local constabulary for a licence (shotgun, firearms) they will have a list of regesterd firearms dealers on there data base. Good luck\n\njust relised you say hunting rifle, Still thats the only sound advice i can give you
1025648
According to: http://www.747imports.com/faq747.htm\n\n"You cannot puchase an Airsoft Gun if you live in the City of New York including the 5 Burroughs or New Jersey."
980654
Bound's hubby here:\n\nSimply ... you CAN'T!\n\nIn New Jersey, air rifles, pellet guns, BB guns, etc. are considered FIREARMS and require the purchaser to have a NJ Firearms Identification Card ... our state's version of a rifle and shotgun permit. And if you are trying to get a pistol version of an air rifle, pellet gun, or BB gun, you need a New Jersey Permit to Purchase a Pistol!\n\nNo one will legally sell an air type gun to residents of NJ without the proper permits, and will not ship them here!\n\nSorry ... it's the law we must live with!
695613
http://www.raidentech.com/airsoftguns.html\n\nhttp://www.toptenwholesale.com/
858761
Well.... considering the assault weapons ban was lifted a few years ago, the above answer couldn't be more wrong. here's a link to some prototype 30 round magazines that are in development stage.\nhttp://www.597mag.com/\nThere's a link at the bottom of the page where you can get on the list once they finish production.
849166
lets get some thing strate non of you know what your talking about, shotguns are not classed as firearms there smothbors, rifles are firearms. Both you requiare a licence for which can be obtained by contacting your local constabulary for an aplication form, then the veting begins (shotgun and firearms certificate) As long as you have the right certificate then every hunnting rifel is legal to you, as long as its endorsed on your licence and you are a member of a clube or have the apropriate land to use it on. There is a rifle for every job from rabbits to foxs right the way up to deer and more