Neptune

I don't know what his intentions are, he mentions 'use' and 'play' (airsoft?), which is why I specified the two legal legal outcomes depending on what it is. No, UKARA is just a scheme for retailers that makes it easier for them to sell to, presumably, the right people. It's handy to have but you can purchase without it.

I do know what I'm talking about, the law is there for anyone to read, posted at the bottom. He stated to 'use' which is the key part, because what is done with the RIF is the difference. Airsoft is covered, but plinking in the back garden isn't. The offence is committed by the seller, but they have a defence if the RIF is to be used for airsoft/re-enactment etc. UKARA is not a legal requirement. Having played before is also not a legal requirement. If he's under 18 then that's that, thread over, but I only can only reply based on what he said. The law: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/38/part/2/crossheading/imitation-firearms

So this friend's Mum buys it, and then you buy it from them? If so and the RIF is to be used for an actual insured airsoft site, then yes, that's fine, she will have a defence. But if you mean play in the back garden, then no.

You can tell this was built by a pro: Nice front sight, RIP gas system.

What happened to G&P? Lost the market to Cyma/G&G? They were fairly big back in the day, but now have a tiny presence only doing a few modern AR-15 type rifles.

What's up with the photos as well? The first is a stock photo, not the actual item, second is too distant, third is a picture of the magazine... um okay? Fourth is a montage that contains two photos of the magazine, two photos of the plastic case. How about some decent photos of the actual item?

Looks good. Phosphate coated?

I like the use of the rubber gloves, as if that weapon was just used in a murder. Makes a change at least from the usual: 'take a photo of it on your bed with your hobbit feet showing at the bottom.'

If you bought that grau blau recently, where did you buy it from?

Given the grey-ish looking receiver, I'd guess it's a Tokyo Marui G3 SG1.

Yes, when not defined in the Act, you fall back to the dictionary. Manufacture: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery Modify: to undergo change If you're replacing two tones parts on an imitation firearm, you are modifying an imitation firearm so that it becomes a realistic imitation firearm. Just as section 36, (1)(a) describes above.

Correct. The law covers the selling of said item, not purchasing or possession. So even if 40% bright blue isn't legal, it's the sellers problem, not yours. Be aware conversion is also covered by the law, so removing the blue paint if it's not being used for airsoft or another valid defence is illegal. With regards to the "principal colour", it would need to be tested in court, after all 'principal' is not necessarily the same as 'majority' (51%). What is the main or leading part of a pistol for example? The slide? The frame? It gets a bit philosophical. As long as people aren't taking the piss, it will probably stay out of the courts.

Does the piss filled water bottle in the background come with it?

In the US that's called a tactical abortion tool.