Airsoft Across the Pond: UK Insights and Regulations

The Defrowe Show

06-01-2024 • 55 mins

Summary

Sully Airsoft joins the show to discuss various topics related to airsoft in the UK, including UKARA registration, import laws, power limits, age restrictions, protection of playing spaces, public perception, HPA systems, elitism, unfair advantages, aesthetic and functional impact of HPA tanks, segregation of HPA users, and regulation of HPA guns.

Takeaways

- UKARA registration in the UK serves as a defense to purchase replica imitation firearms and ensures safety.Import laws in the UK can make it more difficult and expensive to obtain certain airsoft equipment.

- Power limits in the UK are set to balance range and safety in both outdoor and CQB environments.

- Age restrictions in the UK allow younger players to participate in airsoft with appropriate safety measures.

- The airsoft community should work to address negative public perception and promote understanding of the sport.

- HPA systems can provide advantages in terms of performance, but they can be outplayed with strategy and teamwork.

- HPA tanks can impact the aesthetic of loadouts, but functionality can be maintained with proper configuration.

- Segregating HPA users from non

-HPA games may not be necessary, as all players should be allowed to play with their chosen equipment.

- More regulation may be needed to ensure the safe and responsible use of HPA guns. 🔥🔒 📌Connect with Us📌 [📸 Instagram] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/defrowe_airsoft/⁠ [📘Facebook] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/defroweairsoft⁠ [🐦Twitter] ⁠https://twitter.com/defroweairsoft⁠ [S02E46 – The Defrowe Show] Podcast | Merch | Youtube | SNS Links | Japan airsoft guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http://www.defrowe.com ⁠⁠ Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sully_airsoft/ Disclaimer: All guns shown in this video are airsoft only. No real guns or firearms are used or displayed.