EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

[KenIchikawa]

Wow, something actually happened. I guess I was wrong in my pessimism previously

"(3b) The definition of the term "firearm" should continue to exclude objects which expel a shot, bullet or projectile by the action of a non-combustible propellant, for example through the operation of compressed air or other gas, including so-called airsoft guns, as well as objects which merely have the appearance of a firearm (replicas, imitations), provided in both cases that such objects cannot be converted to a firearm or do not contain an essential component which is capable of being used in a firearm. Member States should be able to regulate such objects under their national law. Amendment 81 clarifies this and amendment 85 specifically defines and excludes airsoft devices by name a second time! This is amazing news! The airsoft community has made its voice heard and defended itself!"


Quoted from European Airsoft Association Facebook page

Here

https://www.facebook.com/europeanairsoft/

http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/...EN&language=EN

[Paul55]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

Excellent news

[steve grey]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

Well that's a bit of unexpected good news..

[Digital]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

And if we leave the EU...? :/ Lets hope it's not an April fools

[N_Scooby]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

"Member States should be able to regulate such objects under their national law." - They do that now so no change in the slightest. VCRA makes owning a RIF illegal - Airsoft is named as one defence against prosecution.

The opening sentence of the quote uses the word 'continue' which suggests the legislation was already in place, so nothing has been changed.

It would look like someone is trying to take credit for nothing actually changing?

[Heinz]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

These are just proposed amendments to the EU Firearms Directive. We'll have to wait and see as to whether the MEP's will go for them or not.

[Proto]

Re: EU law re-drafted to include 2 specific exemptions for airsoft.

"Member States should be able to regulate such objects under their national law." - They do that now so no change in the slightest. VCRA makes owning a RIF illegal - Airsoft is named as one defence against prosecution.

The opening sentence of the quote uses the word 'continue' which suggests the legislation was already in place, so nothing has been changed.

It would look like someone is trying to take credit for nothing actually changing?

The expectation is for the EU to be shitty, nothing changing IS a change.

And if we leave the EU...? :/ Lets hope it's not an April fools

Doesn't make a difference, we ignore EU law when it's convenient and we're no more or less likely to ban airsoft as far as I'm aware.