Last year, it was announced that new limits set in Joules instead of FPS will take effect in the Netherlands by the 1st of April 2019. The Dutch Airsoft Association, NABV, has put out a video to explain more as part of their info campaign to their members... "As of the 1st of april new rules apply for Airsoft in Holland. In this video we explain the changes as they are decided."
DesertFox Airsoft posts a comprehensive guide in flying with airsoft guns that players in the U.S. can follow to avoid trouble with the law... "In this video I cover how to fly with airsoft guns and firearms within the United States of America. This is a comprehensive guide to flying with airsoft guns and firearms."
The issue about 3D-Printed Guns rages on (airsoft not covered by this as it is more about 3D printed guns being able to fire live bullets) and here is T.Rex Arms giving their take on this issue... "Isaac Botkin of T.REX ARMS visits Washington DC to talk about how proposed bans on 3D printers and digital files affect American Liberty."
We're back at the legal front of airsoft as Replay Sports Airsoft gives an update on recent attempts to ban airsoft and what you can do to ensure the sport continues to be legal and aboveground... "Chris Trivane at Replay Airsoft discusses recent attacks on the sports of Airsoft, and what you can do about it."
We get the latest update on the legal battle of G&G Armament's CEO, James Liao (Liao Ying-hsi). News from Taiwan report that his sentence got overturned and that he is not guilty of violating the Controlling Guns, Ammunitions and Knives Act of Taiwan. Last year he was sentenced to two years and eight months in jail which he appealed to have it overruled by the Higher Court.
A man crashed his moped after chased by police when he fired his airsoft gun at them. The suspect, who is in the hospital is said to be attempting a "suicide by cop". The police did not return fire. This event took place at Grand Rapids, Michigan last 22 April and reporte by WoodTV.
Airsoft guns are not required to have orange tips in Canada as compared to their gun-loving neighbour to the south. Toronto Airsoft explains this and other legal stuff to understand Canadian Airsoft laws. Helpful for those who plan on playing airsoft in Canada. Though we can say that in the UK you own airsoft guns without the bright colour requirement if you have a Valid VCRA Defence.
If you have not read about the ongoing petition to legalise the importation of airsoft to Australia, here it is again. The campaign is being pushed hard and the Australian airsoft community are calling on all airsoft players worldwide, especially where airsoft is legal, to sign the petition. It is not required that you are a resident of Australia to sign.
Well, it looks like posting photos in gear and airsoft gun on social media could land you in court. In this case, a man in Scotland got charged for doing such and eventually cleared at Falkirk Sheriff Court as reported by The Register. As for the charge... "Christopher Turnbull, of Grangemouth, Scotland, was charged with a criminal offence for posting the picture, which was seen by a Stuart Brodie of Police Scotland.
Black Ops Paintball Myrtle Beach, which also caters to airsoft players, and located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, posted this CCTV footage of a recent break in of their brick and mortar shop. Airsoft players in the area know the drill, report anything that they know about this such as postings on forums or classifieds on items that may have been taken from the shop and being sold at too good to be true items.
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