Commented on a reddit post from a Norwegian wanting to play the UK and bring their guns with them. I replied no you can't bring them with you, no importing with out a defense. Some one else posted that they are fine as they are not importing. they are "transiting" as the guns will leave with them. that sounds utter crap to me, but better safe than sorry any one heard this term "transiting" and is it legit (Heavy skepticism)?
"transiting"
- Thread starter BigStew
- Start date
- Oct 7, 2017
- 6,294
- 5,922
I would imagine the rules, while a bit murky, are similar to any of us wanting to travel abroad for a game in a country where airsoft is permitted ?, contact the airline to confirm their requirements, maybe also email ahead to ukba explaining your intent & supplying an itinerary.
I'm saying this on the assumption that they're not brand new, & the guy is leaving the UK with the guns post game, so there's no issue with duty/taxes etc.
I'm saying this on the assumption that they're not brand new, & the guy is leaving the UK with the guns post game, so there's no issue with duty/taxes etc.
- Thread starter
- #4
Well response from the poster states they have entered the UK with airsoft guns multiple times. I asked them to provide contact details for the OP to the agencies they previously liaised with. So yes maybe possible. Hard to believe given the Polices and customs general ignorance of Airsoft.
Transiting is a thing - but going to a destination to leave later is not transiting
Visiting the UK to play at an insured site is a VCRA defence - but comes with the issue of convincing the airport staff, airline staff, customs etc
Travelling by air / ferry / tunnel also comes with how you package, where it is loaded (baggage area) and very importantly the airline and airport policies
(Travelling with real firearms would be easier due to explicit legislation / licencing / certification etc)
Visiting the UK to play at an insured site is a VCRA defence - but comes with the issue of convincing the airport staff, airline staff, customs etc
Travelling by air / ferry / tunnel also comes with how you package, where it is loaded (baggage area) and very importantly the airline and airport policies
(Travelling with real firearms would be easier due to explicit legislation / licencing / certification etc)
Rogerborg
Supporters
- Aug 22, 2017
- 9,187
- 6,050
GiantKiwi
Members
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1,141
- 677
Could be, but he would need a UK citizen to apply for it and then have that person authorise them to use it with a notarised letter.
D
Deleted member 27209
Guest
What Tommika said
Last edited by a moderator:
D
Deleted member 27209
Guest
Sorry for necro posting... Never read the date of the post my bad
Last edited by a moderator:
BigAl
Members
- Jan 19, 2015
- 922
- 414
Speak to the airline and the airport you are departing from to confirm see their specific requirements. As for UK Customs bring documentation showing that you are booked in for a skirmish and if possible evidance you are an active skirmisher in your home country. When you enter the UK ask them for advice on what you need to do when leaving.
I think its obvious but dress in normal clothing not Camo when you travel.
Good luck and I hope you have a trouble free journey and enjoy your skirmish. When you get back home post up your experiences on how it went as it may be useful to others.
I think its obvious but dress in normal clothing not Camo when you travel.
Good luck and I hope you have a trouble free journey and enjoy your skirmish. When you get back home post up your experiences on how it went as it may be useful to others.