Useful websites for reference on the legal status of airsoft rifles

 and the ownership of them.

(Replica Imitation Firearms - RIF's)

www.ukara.org.uk
 
www.statutelaw.gov.uk
 
www.nio.gov.uk
 
Section 36 - Manufacture,import and sale of RIF's
Section 37 -Specific defences applying to the offence under section 36
Section 38 - Meaning of realistic imitation firearm
Section 39 - Specification for imitation firearms
Section 40 - Supplying imitation firearms to minors
Section 41 - Increase of maximum sentence for possessing an imitation firearm
 
Schedule 2 - Weapons etc.: corresponding provisions for Northern Ireland