Airsoft

[6XW]

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(Thanks for the help and advice guys)

[preppingsu]

Who really knows????

I find it very hard to understand why people have to focus so much of their energy on looking for 'weapons'!

We don't live in the USA.....

[6XW]

I was just wondering. It's something I already have so was thinking if threatened it could be used. But yeah, I agree both myself and others should focus less on weapons.

[martynbez]

Ok I could help on this one.

To own an airsoft gun/replica imitation firearm (RIF) you need legitimate reason to own one. The hobby of airsoft (like paintball) is such. So you need a sort of license which backs this up so when you walk into a shop they no you are purchasing for a legitimate reason. Check out UKARA for more on that.

But to purchase an air rifle all you gave to be is over 18 and have no firearm convictions.

[Briggs]

Just in case, Airsoft is a sport which uses replica firearms that shoot BB pellets. They're like BB guns, but on a high calibir.

Firstly, no. I would not be using these to actually shoot anything. I use it strictly for sport, within the law.

I have realistic looking airsoft guns which require a licence because they LOOK REAL.

In a WROL scenario, could I use these guns as a bluff? Dress up in my replica military gear and just 'pretend'? How likely would people be to believe that?

Make sure your gun's battery is fully charged because it would be embarrassing mid-bluff if you had to swap out a pack of 9v lithiums instead of swapping out a magazine of 5.56mm. That is sure to give the game away. Even with my failing eye-sight I'd spot that. (I'm messing with you, I do apologise, no harm meant).

Seriously, I'm not sure this is a good idea. Imagine yourself in a WROL scenario either in your home or on the streets- now tell us why you think full camo, molle assault vest and an AR15/AK47/RPK is a good plan. As often said on here, the grey-man approach is more preferable. Blend in and conceal is the best option.

[Malthouse]

As often said on here, the grey-man approach is more preferable. Blend in and conceal is the best option.

+1

If you dress up in all the gear without all the kit you are almost certainly making yourself a target, someone will want your weapons in the belief they are real.

[6XW]

Thanks all for the advice. Put some more thought into it and yes, I do think the grey man approach would be better.

Ok I could help on this one.

To own an airsoft gun/replica imitation firearm (RIF) you need legitimate reason to own one. The hobby of airsoft (like paintball) is such. So you need a sort of license which backs this up so when you walk into a shop they no you are purchasing for a legitimate reason. Check out UKARA for more on that.

But to purchase an air rifle all you gave to be is over 18 and have no firearm convictions.

I already have a fully legal UKARA licence already and have gone through all the appropriate actions to legally own realistic firearms.

[Briggs]

Thanks all for the advice. Put some more thought into it and yes, I do think the grey man approach would be better.

Ok I could help on this one.

To own an airsoft gun/replica imitation firearm (RIF) you need legitimate reason to own one. The hobby of airsoft (like paintball) is such. So you need a sort of license which backs this up so when you walk into a shop they no you are purchasing for a legitimate reason. Check out UKARA for more on that.

But to purchase an air rifle all you gave to be is over 18 and have no firearm convictions.

I already have a fully legal UKARA licence already and have gone through all the appropriate actions to legally own realistic firearms.

I should probably take this the personal message route but it might be handy for others to know....

I've noticed that it's the fashion amongst airsofters to camo up their weapons and a snakeskin pattern appears to be all the rage. I'm thinking of doing the same to my semi-auto - what advice or tips do you have? Are there shops that can do it professionally?

[Vespa]

Just in case, Airsoft is a sport which uses replica firearms that shoot BB pellets. They're like BB guns, but on a high calibir.

Firstly, no. I would not be using these to actually shoot anything. I use it strictly for sport, within the law.

I have realistic looking airsoft guns which require a licence because they LOOK REAL.

In a WROL scenario, could I use these guns as a bluff? Dress up in my replica military gear and just 'pretend'? How likely would people be to believe that?

You might just find people laugh at you when it's realized that your not special forces but just a bloke dressed up with an "imitation" weapon, or a scrote takes it as a challenge to take you on, a second hand single barrel shotgun bought for £40 would trump any airsoft weapon you might brandish.

Probably the best antidote to a world with out rule of law is to ...

A... Be the grey man and,

B... Be part of a community that looks after each other.

Of course it's always better to form these communities prior to a SHTF situation .As a start try talking to your neighbours, not necessarily about prepping but about anything (football, beer, the cost of petrol, anything). If you make friends before the end of the world those people are less likely to target you after the end of the world and are also much more likely to come to your aid should you need help.

It makes for a better life before the end of the world comes as well.

[Malthouse]

Yep.

It is kind of the opposite of "walk quietly and carry a big stick".