The Queensland Government has opted not to align the state’s regulations with the prevailing national standards, asserting that the current laws are appropriate. Gel blasters, which are toy firearms that discharge gel projectiles, are subject to sales limitations across all states and territories except Queensland. These toy guns have progressively become a favoured choice among […]
In many ways, airsoft is similar to paintball. Air guns – often called airsoft markers or BB guns – are used to shoot little plastic or biodegradable balls to tag opponents in either indoor or outdoor arenas. There are a variety of different types, but most use pressurised gas or battery-powered electric motors to run. […]
West Australians in possession of a gel blaster after July 3 could face three years behind bars under a ban imposed amid concerns the toy guns look too much like real firearms. Police Minister Paul Papalia warned a “tragedy [was] just waiting to happen” because the similarities between gel blasters and real guns meant police […]
Alot of what is being dictated about Airsoft here in Australia, is that Airsoft guns are banned firearms. The following, albiet taken from Wikipedia, is the definition of a firearm: A firearm is a portable gun (a barreled ranged weapon) that inflicts damage on targets by launching one or more projectiles driven by rapidly expanding high-pressure gas produced chemically by exothermic combustion (deflagration) […]
Here we go guys, another hot debate around “toy guns”. New to the scene, Gel Blasters are making waves as the next big thing in toys and simulated battle weaponry. The ABC has reported that Queensland is currently allowing Gel Blasters to be sold as toys, due to the ammunition not being classified as a projectile. This […]
If this website ad on Hush Hush is to be believed, the anonymous advertiser is willing to pay someone £45,000 ($82,452 AUD) to help set up the three-day, airsoft, battle royale event. The contract is for a £1,500 day rate and will last 6 weeks. “We were approached by one of our customers, who was on the […]
Liberal Democrat MLC Aaron Stonehouse will today introduce a private members bill in a bid to make airsoft guns legal in Western Australia. Often compared to paintball, airsoft or BB guns are used to shoot plastic or biodegradable balls towards opponents in an inside or outdoor venue. They are illegal in Australia. Currently, players from […]
Today Tonight may not be the best of sources when it comes to information, in our opinion, this video does demonstrate a cool headed approach to legalisation of Airsoft in Australia. The comparison to paintball is a great way to show that we’re already playing a sport that involves air powered guns with quite a […]
For those readers who aren’t in the know, airsoft guns are realistic replica firearms that shoot plastic pellets via compressed air or electric/spring-driven pistons. They are chiefly used in the recreational sport of the same name, which shares many similarities to paintball. With That said…. Australia has very strict importation laws when it comes to realistic toy […]