need advice

[milox]

i am under 18 and i would like a airsoft gun for private use on a large private field that i own just to play with my mates, ive looked into some laws and they are very vague should i get my parent to buy a two tone gun or should i get a non two tone gun and what are the consequences if i do??

[EDcase]

Welcome 🤚

 

Presuming you are in the UK

 

Your parents will not be able to buy a non two tone (RiF) unless they have UKARA registration so the only option at the moment is two-tone.

It may be disappointing but its easier to show they are toys if someone sees you playing in the field.

You have to make sure BBs do not leave the area of the field and you must stop play if someone is nearby who can get hit with a BB.

 

Oh, and make sure you and friends have good eye protection.  That can get serious real quick.

 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by EDcase

[Tommikka]

1 hour ago, milox said:

i am under 18 and i would like a airsoft gun for private use on a large private field that i own just to play with my mates, ive looked into some laws and they are very vague should i get my parent to buy a two tone gun or should i get a non two tone gun and what are the consequences if i do??

Control of safety is the main issue

I’d recommend against it

 

Next depends on how private your private land is

Keep your distance from boundaries etc, and ensure you are not overlooked 

Ensure your ‘private’ land is not business related - often farmers children want to play on their ‘private’ land, but then it turns out to be publicly accessed land for the business of farming, such as milk lorry drivers 

 

You can legally own a 2 tone IF (unless you are much younger than 18)

You (and your friends) must be responsible with that IF

[Galvatron]

While ownership of an IF for a minor may be legal as a gift from a parent to their kids for example, the implication is that it would be used in the presence of a responsible adult.

 

As implied, it only takes one moment of fooling about to escalate very quickly to a life-changing injury or worse.

 

Even on private land, you can be held liable for any injuries that happen and I don't imagine you or the land owner have a liability insurance policy protecting you.

 

I don't want to rain on your parade as I am glad to see future generations of airsofters join the sport. I just think you're better off playing at an insured skirmish site or a shooting range for the point of safety, even if there's a cost to it.