Would only want that for two-tones if there was a way for all genuine airsofters to buy RIFs - that wiould include a system where the parents of junior members could buy them.
The only need for two-tones in airsofting is for the under 18's
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The only need for two-tones in airsofting is for the under 18's
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I would still rather have the orange tip in the UK instead of Two-Tone
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I am quite happy with the way it is.
UKARA is there for the retailers and ourselves if we need it.
As long as you are over eighteen and can prove a defence you can buy an RIF. You don't need UKARA as long as you can provide a defence. But it's nice to know it is there and recognised so if the wrost happens you have a legitimate way of proving your defence to the boys in blue.
I am not sure how old you are but it seems you are more bothered with the fact that it has to be someone over the age of eighteen, with a defence, who is allowed to buy an RIF? Therefore your parents cant just go and buy you an RIF.
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It's the same Agenda behind all these threads that pop up complaining about two tone's U18's want easier acces to RIF's and so they get pissy because Mom and dad won't go play as they think ukara is the law when corrected it quickly become's a comparison between the US and UK which have totally different Mindset's and are then Uncomparable!
TT's are a perfectly Good solution that I'm content with.
TT's are a perfectly Good solution that I'm content with.
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that doesnt make any sense really. no under 18's would play the game because they would be at a disadvantage. and as it is at the moment at least, with no ukara, they can get the same rifle as every one else, just two toned.
Da-sheriff - Either I have not made myself clear or you have not read my post properly. I would like to see a system wher you can buy a RIF if you have a valid defence.
But - rather than the current system where you have to be over18 and play 3 games over not less than two months, I would like to extend this so that a player aged under 18 could get a junior membership. This would then alow their parent to have a joint membership ev en if they do not skirmish themselves.
The parent would then be able to buy RIFs either just from the site where their kid is a junior member or to register with UKARA and buy online.
This would not disadvatge the under 18's but would allow them to use a RIF rather than a two-tone. They would probably prefer this and so would other players who do not like to stand near someone with a brightly coloured two-tone.
This would allow all genuine airsoft players to use RIFs and then two-tones would be redundant in this sport. The next step would be to reduce the power of two-tones to make them suitable as toys. It really worries me when I see a you tube video showing kids playing with two-tones with no eye protection etc.
I think the airsoft sport would be stronger without two-tones. I would also like to see a legal definition of airsoft guns - using plastic bbs and a maximum fps for pistols, aegs and snipers. That might stop the retailers who sell airsoft guns as air guns based on a fps higher than allowed by most registered sites.
But - rather than the current system where you have to be over18 and play 3 games over not less than two months, I would like to extend this so that a player aged under 18 could get a junior membership. This would then alow their parent to have a joint membership ev en if they do not skirmish themselves.
The parent would then be able to buy RIFs either just from the site where their kid is a junior member or to register with UKARA and buy online.
This would not disadvatge the under 18's but would allow them to use a RIF rather than a two-tone. They would probably prefer this and so would other players who do not like to stand near someone with a brightly coloured two-tone.
This would allow all genuine airsoft players to use RIFs and then two-tones would be redundant in this sport. The next step would be to reduce the power of two-tones to make them suitable as toys. It really worries me when I see a you tube video showing kids playing with two-tones with no eye protection etc.
I think the airsoft sport would be stronger without two-tones. I would also like to see a legal definition of airsoft guns - using plastic bbs and a maximum fps for pistols, aegs and snipers. That might stop the retailers who sell airsoft guns as air guns based on a fps higher than allowed by most registered sites.
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Richard I hate to say this but that will never happen for many reasons, such as policing, costs, and how this would effect the sale of other weapons etc etc
The system isn't brilliant, but it is fine ATM. Yes it dose suck to be under 18, but laws are there for a reason.
The system isn't brilliant, but it is fine ATM. Yes it dose suck to be under 18, but laws are there for a reason.
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Not correct Richard. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to BUY a RIF (hence why UKARA don't allow under 18's to register, as it is a retailers database, why should they be bothered if under 18's can't buy?) but you do NOT need to be 18 to use the defence against prosecution for manufacturing a RIF!
Also remember that OWNING a RIF is not illegal in any way, it is selling that's illegal.
If you are transporting your RIF, then you do not need to show any paperwork. All you need to show is good reason for having it in a public place. (yes, your car can class as a public place). This could be "I'm on my way to play" or it could be "I'm taking it to get it fixed" or even "I'm taking it to show my mate".
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Not entirely true is it.
You do NOT need to register with anyone to purchase a RIF. UKARA registration is just one of the simpler ways to prove your defense to the seller. It is by no means obligatory, nor is it mentioned anywhere in law.
I believe when they were considering the specification for IF's they considered the orange tip, but decided it did not provide enough differentiation between an imitation and a real firearm, hence the two tone system.
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Can people stop going over the god damn law requiring UKARA for god sake, its getting repetitive and anoying now. YES we know UKARA is not a legal requirment. But unless you are an active reinactor or a director of a film company, than a UKARA is your best defence for buying RIFs online, plus the fact as standard they accept UKARA. (on most sites you fill it in) also when importing gear having your UKARA registration number can help.
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tl;dr
I feel this, like most threads complaining about two toning, is a "hurr durr since I am not registered player I rather have less of my gun painted" (like smokers complaining about non smoking zones)... noticed the jbbg profile pic anyone??
as for US, as I understand it, they have to be sold with orange tip, but it depends on state law however you need to keep it or not.
I dont see the bother at all with the current system, skirmishers over 18 have unlimited access to RIFs.
I feel this, like most threads complaining about two toning, is a "hurr durr since I am not registered player I rather have less of my gun painted" (like smokers complaining about non smoking zones)... noticed the jbbg profile pic anyone??
as for US, as I understand it, they have to be sold with orange tip, but it depends on state law however you need to keep it or not.
I dont see the bother at all with the current system, skirmishers over 18 have unlimited access to RIFs.
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The point I was trying to make is that it isn't UKARA or any other defence that is your issue. Being under age means the law is your issue.
So if you really don't like it write to your MP and explain the issue and why the law should be changed. Get enough people interested then you may even get somewhere.
Just slagging off UKARA isn't going to help your cause, especially when it isn't the problem.
Why?
Just so under 18s could have RIFs? Ever think there might be a reason why they shouldn't?
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Despite all the replies you still seem to be getting confused between UKARA and the VCRA. Scrapping UKARA would not allow anyone under 18 (or over 18 without a valid defence) to buy a RIF - it would just remove a simple system that allows a retailer to check that they will not be breaking the law when selling a RIF.
The regulations covering two-tones is in the VCRA and you would need to get that changed iif you wanted orange tips instead of full two-tones. for that you would need to get the support of your MP and probably get a petition going.
Why not spend a bit of time gaining some knowledge about all this - maybe rewad the information on this forum or on the UKAPU site:-
http://www.ukapu.org.uk/wordpress/guide-to-airsoft/#Buying%20Airsoft%20Replicas%20and%20the%20VCRA
You may even find that the system does not need changing as genuine airsoft skirmishers can have RIFs without too much trouble.
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Exactly. It is the law that is the issue on the case here as being under 18 is the reason he cannot own an RIF. Nothing to do with UKARA.
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Snowy, he can OWN one, he just can't buy one (or any IF in fact).
Richard, the retailer is always breaking the law when selling a RIF. It is only the specific defences that allow them to do so without being prosecuted. It's a strange way of organising things, but it's the best we have at the moment.
And I say we cannot have enough threads about this. The day we stop getting them is the day everybody understands them. If people don't understand then they need to ask, and we need to explain. If you're bored by them then easy, don't read them, but don't try and stop them. New people need to learn from somewhere or the hobby won't last long!
Richard, the retailer is always breaking the law when selling a RIF. It is only the specific defences that allow them to do so without being prosecuted. It's a strange way of organising things, but it's the best we have at the moment.
And I say we cannot have enough threads about this. The day we stop getting them is the day everybody understands them. If people don't understand then they need to ask, and we need to explain. If you're bored by them then easy, don't read them, but don't try and stop them. New people need to learn from somewhere or the hobby won't last long!
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That is news to me. As far as I can tell the LAW, not UKARA, states you have to be over eighteen to purchase an RIF. To own something you generally have to buy it. I don't think the law allows you to give an RIF to an under eighteen either. So I am not to sure how he would own one legally.
Besides the point of his original post was to be able to find a way for under eighteens to buy an RIF himself.
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Snowy, thanks for proving my point! 
You're correct that it is the law that makes purchasing, or attempting to purchase, a RIF illegal if you are under 18.
However, with respect to gifting you are entirely wrong.
It is perfectly legal to gift a RIF or IF to an under 18. It is merely selling that has all the restrictions. Once a RIF is owned, you can dispose of it how you please, as long as you take no payment for it.
If you do take payment for it then all of the selling rules apply to you, as much as they would to a retailer.
You're correct that it is the law that makes purchasing, or attempting to purchase, a RIF illegal if you are under 18.
However, with respect to gifting you are entirely wrong.
It is perfectly legal to gift a RIF or IF to an under 18. It is merely selling that has all the restrictions. Once a RIF is owned, you can dispose of it how you please, as long as you take no payment for it.
If you do take payment for it then all of the selling rules apply to you, as much as they would to a retailer.
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