"transiting"

[BigStew]

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)? 

[GiantKiwi]

Nope. Utter bullshit.

[Tackle]

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.

[BigStew]

1 hour ago, Tackle said:

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.

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.  

[Tommikka]

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)