Buying Guns FAQ

No, you don’t need a licence to purchase or use a BB gun in the UK, but there are rules. The buyer must be at least 18 years of age and the BB gun needs to be in two colours; one who’s principle colour is significantly different to that of a real firearm – i.e. bright orange, bright blue etc.

Sorry, but the minimum age you can purchase an Airsoft gun or pistol of any colour is 18 years.

However, there is no age restriction to own or to operate an Airsoft gun or pistol. It is within the law for a person that is 18 years or over to purchase a two-tone coloured Airsoft gun or pistol and gift it to a person that is under the age of 18 years of age to own and operate. So, a parent can buy a two-tone airsoft gun or pistol and give it to their child to use or keep regardless of their age. We recommend that an adult should supervise persons under the age of 14 years.

Since October 2007 you can only buy a realistic imitation firearm (one that looks like a real gun i.e. black, tan, gold, silver) if you meet one of the following conditions:

• You have a current UKARA membership
• You have a current UKAPA membership
• You are a member of a fully insured skirmish site
• You are a member of a properly insured historical re-enactment group or society
• You are a film, television or theatre production company
• You are (or are acting on behalf of) a museum
• You are a Crown Servant in pursuance of your Crown duties

You will be required to select one of the above at checkout plus supply relevant information such as a membership number or documentation to confirm you meet the criteria.

If you cannot meet any of these criteria, you can still buy an imitation firearm, one which PRINCIPLE COLOUR is significantly different from that of a real firearm i.e. bright orange, green, blue etc.

If a black gun (RIF) is ordered by mistake, a £20 handling fee will be charged before a refund is issued. No charge will be added if an alternative two-tone gun is supplied.

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE

• DO NOT COCK BACK THE GUN WHILST YOUR FINGER IS ON THE TRIGGER
• ALWAYS USE HIGH QUALITY POLISHED BBs – DO NOT RE-USE THEM
Pellets must only be .24 Calibre (6mm) plastic or biodegradable0.12g – 0.20g for spring guns 0.20g+ for electric & gas guns (depending on power)
• DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SUPPRESSORS/SILENCERS AS YOU MAY DAMAGE THE THREAD
• PUT THE SAFETY ON, DETACH THE MAGAZINE & BATTERY FOR STORAGE OR WHEN NOT IN USE
BBs may remain in the gun after the magazine is removed, fire in a safe direction until no more BBs fire
• ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION – BBs can bounce off objects, keep a safe distance
• ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR OR FACE PROTECTION MASK
• DO NOT SHOOT AT ANIMALS & DO NOT FIRE AT PEOPLE UNLESS IN A REGULATED AIRSOFT SITE
• TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED, FIRE WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO – Also, guns should only be cocked & fired when the magazine is inserted correctly (even when blank firing)
• BE BRIGHT! GUNS ARE BRIGHTLY COLOURED FOR A REASON
It is illegal to paint the gun to make it look like a realistic firearm (unless in a regulated airsoft site)
• DO NOT BRANDISH ANY GUN IN PUBLIC, ALWAYS TRANSPORT GUNS INSIDE A CARRY CASE
• TO USE AIRSOFT BB GUNS WE RECOMMEND THEM FOR AGES 14+
However, any person under the age of 14 should be supervised by an adult at all times.
• TO BUY ANY AIRSOFT BB GUN, YOU MUST BE 18 OR OVER
• NOT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR OUR TERMS SET ON OUR WEBSITE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY – Any modification or tampering with the gun will void any warranties, Guns should be fixed by a buybbguns.com recommended professional. Any queries please email us cs@buybbguns.com