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I don't think legal questions are dumb, especially given potential consequences if you get it wrong. It's worth getting second opinion from more experienced people. I'm not a lawyer. Ah, so unlike with airsoft there is a central (government-run) database of air rifle owners?

Erm, yes? I never claimed you can "run around in the street shooting shit without the same outcome as the rif scenario" Again, I never claimed otherwise, but thanks for your input.

Perfect! 😅

Cheers guys. One more question - unless I am mistaken, it's actually easier to obtain an air rifle (which may even look like a proper machine gun) without any licence, and airsoft RIFs are harder to get than something that can cause much more harm. There doesn't seem to be (because it isn't needed) any UKARA type of organisation for air rifles. The only limitation is its firing power, and the legal "free for all" models easily exceeding airsoft RIFs in joules. Is that so, and if true there's something wrong with the law.

I guess I could. I didn't need additional mags for most of the games except the D-Day scenario where I emptied my magazine fairly quickly.

Hey, I'm new to the sport, and I know next to nothing about rifles. Can you tell me what's the name of the rifle in the photo below? It's a rental from Airsoft Plantation. I would like to buy some spare magazines for my next 2 games (before I get UKARA number and can buy my own rifle) so that I don't have to return back to the safe zone to refill them. If I buy magazines for this weapon, will they work with other airsoft rifles that I may buy in the future or are they model specific? Thanks.

Eh, he's a good friend, but he's stubborn, especially whenever someone questions his knowledge of the things he's been interested in for years. I know next to nothing about technical parameters of RIFs etc, while he seems to have a good grasp on all that. I'm not going to ditch a mate over his poor understanding of the British laws. It's not like he slept with my wife That doesn't sound right, especially given GDPR and what's posted on UKARA's website. Surely you need a valid reason to access their database.

I did in a way. I asked him "What if an UKARA member had a real firearm. According to your logic they wouldn't bother responding because he was UKARA registered". He ignored my question.

Yup. Unfortunately he's a "know it all" type, telling me he's learned about airsoft "for years". He thinks UKARA is a magic ticket that allows you to own RIFs. His idiotic take about the Armed Police and their access to the UKARA database was too much for me.

Thanks for this. I bought Pilot goggles. Will see how they fit before considering more expensive options posted earlier. Cheers!

Hi guys, My mate seems to think police across the UK have an access to the UKARA database, which they check before sending Armed Police to an address at which someone saw you "through a window" (his words) holding an RIF. My understanding of the law is as follows: UKARA is a non-governmental database It is only accessible by retailers, UK Border Agency (when checking imports) and Hampshire Police (also when it concerns imports), as per UKARA website Its purpose is to protect Airsoft sellers from prosecution in case they sell a gun to an idiot who's going to use it outside of the Airsoft game Armed Police doesn't have access to UKARA, and waving your RIF anywhere is a bad idea. He seems to think "Armed Police will check UKARA database first, because it's cheaper and logical". Well, it doesn't sound very logical to me, since UKARA holder can also have an actual, illegal firearm they're waving, and not a replica. You can purchase RIF without UKARA number (eg. from a private seller, as online retailers seem to require UKARA number), as long as you're 18+ and you have a valid defence. You can also legally obtain RIF as a gift. Am I correct here?

"Due to Holidays orders will not be processed until Monday 13th March 2023" Sigh... I may have to wait Cheers. Did you use them post Brexit?

Solid advice, however I absolutely hate the full face mesh mask provided with rentals as it obstructs my vision too much, so I decided to spend money on head protection first. Worst case scenario I'll sell it or give it to one of my friends who took me to my first Airsoft game I can't find them anywhere (in the "Earth" variant), except ebay, and I'm scared I'll get a cheap knock-off there. What are some reputable UK stores? I checked PatrolBase and their goggle offering was very lmited, to put it mildly. Price is not an issue, as I'd rather pay premium than risk losing an eye, but like with Evader 2s above I can't find any UK store offering them. Any ideas where to look? Thanks for brand names, I will look them up. As for the OneTigris helmet, I guess it may be a good idea to return it (since those goggles are dodgy) and get similar helmet + face mask separately. How much would you expect to pay for a good FAST helmet and a face mask?

Hi guys, I'm new to the sport, having only spent one day at the Airsoft Plantation a week ago. I am, however, obsessed and am trying to complete some gear for the next 2 games before I can start thinking about RIFs. Being new to the sport, I bought this OneTigris helmet with goggles and foldable face mask included. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Y84MBRW They advertise those goggles as being "EN166:2001" certified, but I couldn't find any certification markings anywhere on the frames or lenses so I doubt they are safe. So, with that in mind, I am faced with either returning the whole thing, or replacing those dodgy goggles with a proper eye protection. Can someone recommend goggles that would be: - properly certified - go over the glasses - work with that helmet and face mask Cheers