Next Year I am moving to the UK from South Africa. We have no law restrictions regarding what airsoft firearms we can own only that We can be charged with an offence if we brandish it in public or use it in an unlawful act. Can I bring My guns with Me or would You suggest I sell them and follow the process when I get into the UK and buy new guns when I am settled.
Bringing airsoft guns into UK
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Maybe maybe notYou wouldn't be able to import them without a valid defence (i.e. your ukara).
You'd probably be best of selling them before you move over
UKARA is only the UK industry scheme
An established airsofter may be able to convince customs on the way through
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Your best bet is to speak to customs and your airline
Rogerborg
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Ahoy and I hope things go well for you once you're here.
Things you could try:
Post them to someone in the UK that can provide a UKARA number.
Pre-book a session somewhere and use the booking as your defence .
Plasti-dip or 'permanently' paint them in day-glo paint, then remove/repaint once you set foot in Blighty.
But I'd echo Jez's advice to ask the people who will actually be saying "No" to you, and if at all possible get responses from them in writing.
Things you could try:
Post them to someone in the UK that can provide a UKARA number.
Pre-book a session somewhere and use the booking as your defence .
Plasti-dip or 'permanently' paint them in day-glo paint, then remove/repaint once you set foot in Blighty.
But I'd echo Jez's advice to ask the people who will actually be saying "No" to you, and if at all possible get responses from them in writing.
Hi
Another possible option, if you will still have firends / family staying in SA.
Come to the UK, play a few skirmishes with rental kit, get UKARA and have them shipped over after with the UKARA number quoted on the address. Might get stung with import duty/VAT.
One other thing, check the guns will comply with UK FPS limits, e.g. 350fps for Full Auto capable guns.
Cheers
G
Another possible option, if you will still have firends / family staying in SA.
Come to the UK, play a few skirmishes with rental kit, get UKARA and have them shipped over after with the UKARA number quoted on the address. Might get stung with import duty/VAT.
One other thing, check the guns will comply with UK FPS limits, e.g. 350fps for Full Auto capable guns.
Cheers
G
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Thanks MisterG. Shipping later is an option but with a low 350fps i might as well sell it before I leave as on full auto i get around the 390fps mark.
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I prefer overweight elderly people as I find it fustrating to dismantle My firearms everytime I need to cross borders and customs officials leave them alone because they smell funnyDuff said:
Thanks. I will contact My local shop to get it changed before I leave
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