It's the Canadians' turn this time to have their own set of problems regarding the use of airsoft and air guns for purposes other than their intended use. Please do notice that the concerns usually are about young people recklessly and irresponsibly using these replica weapons and air rifles resulting into alarm and injuries.  Frankly, I am personally for restricting the sale of airsoft guns, allowing adults 18 years and above to be able to buy realistic looking replica guns, just like how Sweden does it, and their local community is well-known in implementing that limitation.

To the comfort of the Canadian airsoft community, the Ottawa Police just seeks to regulate airsoft guns, rather than outright banning them. Most likely, they will follow the US model of having orange tips on replica firearms, and perhaps put stricter rules on the purchase of realistic looking airsoft guns and air guns by banning sale to minors, since their concern is mainly young people having accidents or scaring people with these.

While airsoft guns that can fire below 500fps are not restricted by Canada's Federal Laws, please take note that once used in an illegal activity or offense, a replica firearm can be presented as evidence like a real firearm, which of course, can mean a more severe form of punishment if found guilty in court.

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