NeverAgain Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I don't think it is reasonable for the general public to have access to firearms and note that the IOM is the only place in the British Isles where this is now possible. How is this possible? You need a licence in the IOM even for an air rifle which in the UK you don't, same with bb guns. No you don't. Anything in black and white? I thought BB guns came under the regulated weapons act, hence why I haven't seen one in any shops for yonks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I don't think it is reasonable for the general public to have access to firearms and note that the IOM is the only place in the British Isles where this is now possible. How is this possible? You need a licence in the IOM even for an air rifle which in the UK you don't, same with bb guns. No you don't. Anything in black and white? I thought BB guns came under the regulated weapons act, hence why I haven't seen one in any shops for yonks? You have to be a registered member of an Airsoft site (as in club location, not web site) before they will send one through the post. You can still buy BB guns (not decent Airsoft types mind you) from Extreme in Douglas, but they are single spring plinker junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 All the Americans need to do is insist on an intelligence test for anyone who wants to own a gun. They'd be as rare as hen's teeth. Wanting to own a gun should automatically disqualify someone from being given a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverAgain Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 You can still buy BB guns (not decent Airsoft types mind you) from Extreme in Douglas, but they are single spring plinker junk. So is it anything that uses Co2 you need a licence for? Its not something I've looked into recently but I was told by an (off duty) copper that anything air powered you needed a licence for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 You can still buy BB guns (not decent Airsoft types mind you) from Extreme in Douglas, but they are single spring plinker junk. So is it anything that uses Co2 you need a licence for? Its not something I've looked into recently but I was told by an (off duty) copper that anything air powered you needed a licence for. Depends which ones your talking about, "BB guns" can mean .177 (4.5mm) metallic or 6mm plastic, the former are technically air rifles or air pistols and need a license due to their greater ability to cause injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 You can still buy BB guns (not decent Airsoft types mind you) from Extreme in Douglas, but they are single spring plinker junk. So is it anything that uses Co2 you need a licence for? Its not something I've looked into recently but I was told by an (off duty) copper that anything air powered you needed a licence for. Depends which ones your talking about, "BB guns" can mean .177 (4.5mm) metallic or 6mm plastic, the former are technically air rifles or air pistols and need a license due to their greater ability to cause injury. When I refer to BB guns, I mean Airsoft rifles such as made by Tokyo Mauri and ICS. I believe that BB guns are not covered by the firearms legislation because they fall under the limit for PSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 It will be interesting now that Obama has given his vice guy the job of looking at gun control. I don't see how the NRA will be able to justify automatic rifles in public ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wideload Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 You have to be a registered member of an Airsoft site (as in club location, not web site) before they will send one through the post. You can still buy BB guns (not decent Airsoft types mind you) from Extreme in Douglas, but they are single spring plinker junk. The registering with a site malarkey is part of the UK VCRA and sensibly doesn't apply over here. They are considered "imitation firearms" on the Isle of Man. http://www.gov.im/dh....xml#imitations http://www.gov.im/li...bbgunnotice.pdf TL:DR - Don't cock around with one in public side-note C02 powered airsoft weapons are perfectly fine as long as they are under a certain power (appx 350fps), they tend to be used as they are more reliable in cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think we all know in our hearts that nothing will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 The last lot of "reforms" had gems like: "If you're going to have a grenade launcher underslung on the barrel you have to remove the bayonet lugs" and so forth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 What a funny country America is... A land where it is possible for a civillian to leagally own a .50BMG rifle, but Kinder Suprise Eggs are illegal.... Oh and gay marriage is frowned upon, but Beastiality is legal in 23 states... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 What a funny country America is... A land where it is possible for a civillian to leagally own a .50BMG rifle, but Kinder Suprise Eggs are illegal.... Oh and gay marriage is frowned upon, but Beastiality is legal in 23 states... Americaa has really gone to the dogs then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 And they still work in inches. I have never managed to get my head round that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/12/21/gun-buying-frenzy-photos/ http://m.cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/firearms-supplier-sells-more-three-years-worth-magazines-just-three Obama sure knows how to sell guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lxxx Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/12/21/gun-buying-frenzy-photos/ http://m.cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/firearms-supplier-sells-more-three-years-worth-magazines-just-three Obama sure knows how to sell guns. People can see through the dictatorial propaganda to disarm the public so they're stocking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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