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  1. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    Oh I get that. UKARA haven't exactly tried to un-muddy the waters on that front. Heck, I've seen the top 3 retailers saying 'UKARA Licence' all over social media. VCRA was the law behind the limitations. UKARA is the tool to help retailers, comply by the limitations. They don't have a lot of...
  2. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    But that's not UKARA's choosing, that's the law (VCRA). I think that's what @AshOnSnow was indicating. ?
  3. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    We got our permitted defence in the VCRA due to the realism; which enables us to stay immersed during our law or military scenario reenactments :)     In America, generally speaking, imitation firearms must have an orange tip during shipping and transportation. You also must be over 18 to buy...
  4. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    Maybe they've rekindled signups since I last checked, it's been a while. Problem was when the database went off for a few months while they were still asking for renewals. You're right though, there aren't any suitable replacements than UKARA beyond site-defence options. Nothing on the scale...
  5. Gtech

    New to the forum

    Heck yea! Back when Electroworks was the place to play in the South East ? Welcome to the forum @mcwimbo!
  6. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    It's less than 47 since the fallout last year - and 60k players was accurate from the conversations we had. However, whether that's 'active' or just on the register is another thing entirely. I'd be interest (but doubt it) whether the statistics could be broken down by Frank and put out there...
  7. Gtech

    Would Airsoft be bigger in the UK without ukara?

    It's not AW ;)  But he was the chairman of UKARA a long time ago, if I'm right he was the very first chair. I also believe he was one of the guys who set up Just-Cos. Ultimately, since the police aren't cracking down on it, it's going to be the wild west - just like UKASA. Just-Cos has...
  8. Gtech

    Mercia Airsoft

    Mercia Airsoft? They're solid, great guys - Ash runs it.
  9. Gtech

    "6mm Ammo" supplies any good?

    6mm are fine, the guy started it back in 2016 - nothing amazing but they're as solid as any other brand. Not sure why the RZR hate, I've used them for years without any issues. Right now I'll swap between blasters and RZRs depending what the site shop or retailer have available. Still not...
  10. Gtech

    New Moderators 2018

    Congrats guys! 
  11. Gtech

    Joule Creep

    One thing that makes me giggle is the amount of 'now we have to trust the players being truthful about their bb weight'. Every site I go to already asks your weight when you chrono on FPS. I could use .4s and  just tell them .2s - it's the same situation now, hardly an excuse not to do it...
  12. Gtech

    Joule Creep

    Just 2 things here, GBBRs can easily stay within Joule Limits. You use the nozzle or npas and chrono on the weight you're using to ensure you are at the appropriate limit. This means they won't ever be able to go over that joule limit no matter if they drop to a lower weight BB. It's one of the...
  13. Gtech

    Joule Creep

    If they can Chrono 2800 players at NAF with their own weights on a Friday Night/Saturday morning, it shouldn't take too much effort for a site to put in the same amount of effort. As soon as Insurance Companies catch up, it will be changed. For sites who don't chrono or check thoroughly...
  14. Gtech

    Airsoft Argument

    Definitely take the shot at 10ft. I've had times where the marshal laughed as someone tried to bang kill me at that distance. As we've all seen before, Player 1 might of had no ammo, could of gassed out or missed the shot. The bang takes away any chance of that happen but should only used to...
  15. Gtech

    Joule Creep

    For anyone who struggles to understand why could Joule Creep matters then  picture this. In one hand I have a bath sponge, the other holds a brick. I throw them both at your head, at the same speed (fps) Which one hurts more and consequently retains more energy (joules)? As this...
  16. Gtech

    What are you listening to?

    A friend recently recommended this rapper to me and now I'm hooked  :)    
  17. Gtech

    40 Mike Gas Shell - 150 BB's in 0.3sec

    Thanks @Duff, before I had it I was very much prepared to say it's not safe, but as things started coming together and once I saw Airsoft Action's Angelo fire it in his garden I was feeling a lot more confident about it. That Socom video while very cool to watch, was on recalled glasses -...
  18. Gtech

    Custom home made airsoft

    Just remember, it's still illegal to do. You just have a defence against prosecution and UKARA is proof of it. Provided you follow the guidance you don't need UKARA, however you'll need to convince the judge of that proof and essentially leave it in their hands to decide what's acceptable or...
  19. Gtech

    WeaponCrates is officially gone

    Seems the reddit channel went into lock down/private mode after this post mentioned it ?
  20. Gtech

    UKARA query

    I'm 98% certain Borderforce (and certain aspects of Police) have access to it via their own account :)   Having spoken to HO about another defence scheme, they did confirm they wanted to be able to check records - but didn't necessarily require unrestricted access (ie: a register of users)
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