Legislation FAQs
This section is only intended to explain important questions to do with Airsoft legislation within England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
If you feel like you would like to know considerably more about these pieces of legislation and how they all fit together, please feel free to have a look at our Legal Documents section.
What is controlled by the VCRA?
s.36(1) Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 states that: A person is guilty of an offence if— ...
What do I need to purchase a RIF?
At present, the law places the responsibility onto the seller/vendor to ensure that you, the cust...
Can under 18s purchase IF/RIFs?
No. s.40(1) Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 creates an offence for both the vendor and the cust...
Can I convert an IF to a RIF?
Probably. The question that needs to be asked is: are you someone who has played at a location t...
Can under 18s convert an IF into a RIF?
Probably. Age is not a concern, all the other laws and regulations regarding manufacturing RIFs ...
What are the limits on muzzle energy?
The Police and Crime Act 2017 has modified s.57 Firearms Act 1968 to define what is considered a ...
Can I play airsoft on any parcel of land?
Eeek. The official answer to this question is of course “yes” – there is no law regarding exactl...
What do I need to do when selling an airsoft replica second hand?
If you’re selling an airsoft replica, then you’ll be in the same position as the retailer you ori...