curious_about_airsoft

I don't recall saying that they were! I merely stated he'd be the best person to ask, since he said that he knew about the VCRA and may therefore be the most knowledgeable person to ask on this forum.

Hey, you're probably the best person to ask about this then: In terms of the VCRA, what's the law with regards to being in possession of a blank firing RIF? Is it the same as an airsoft pistol (i.e legal to own, but not to take in public?)

Haha, I never said I wanted one, it just crossed my mind as something that could be quite dangerous if they were legal and wondered how it worked under VCRA. Pure curiosity.

Just out of curiosity, I'm assuming blank firing pistols also come under the VCRA as RIF's too? Would they be treated in the same way? KWA I think. It's a glock.

Gotcha. Suppose the police see it or find it for whatever reason, what would happen? (I've not got a criminal record or anything like that). Just checking there's absolutely no chance I'd get into trouble.

I'm 19.

Hi everyone, I bought an airsoft RIF pistol on Facebook from a buying and selling group, before I was aware of the VCRA and the requirements associated with it. The seller asked for no UKARA number or defence or anything like that, I just paid them through paypal and they posted it to me. I now have in my possession an all black airsoft pistol. I don't plan on using it anywhere outside of my house or back garden and won't be skirmishing until I can afford to buy a full sized rifle. Under the VCRA have I or am I committing an offence in possessing an RIF? I'm trying to find an answer, as I don't want to get into any trouble. Like I said, I'm not planning on committing any crimes with it, and won't be running around with it in public. Can anyone help me? Many thanks.