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Originally Posted by Lucky Assult
I'm very confussed on the subject. When I whent to read that laws on AirSoft here:
http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-r.../airguns_e.asp
It says from what I under stand AirSoft guns that resables Real Wepons on considered "replica firearms" and any perchsed after December 1, 1998 are prohibited. I whant to know is if they are prohibited then how do sites such as Airsoft Rangers get there guns?
The only thing I can think of for them to be allowed is for them to fall under "Air guns that meet the Criminal Code definition of a firearm, but that are deemed not to be firearms for certain purposes of the Firearms Act and Criminal Code."
But whouldn't they fall under "replica firearms" 1st? If some one chould be so kind to tell me how this workes I whould be very appecate it. |
It is confusing... and ambigious..
as a guideline...
Airsoft guns.. meet the definition of a Replica firearm... they are not firearms because they do not meet the definition of a firearm.
As replicas.. they are prohibited devices... but under the Criminal code Replicas are excluded under the prohibition for possession and transport.
What this means is , although they are prohibited devices... it is legal to own them, without a license.
All other aspects of the code with respect to prohibited devices remain in effect for Replicas.
If you are over 18 years old and don't have a prohibition order against you , you can own replicas.
However unless you have a license to import prohibited devices you can not bring them in from out of Canada. you must buy them from a licensed retailer, once they are already imported.
this makes them more expensive here.. because the price is loaded with import, and brokerage fees.
If you own a replica firearm you can keep it.. but you can't legally transfer it to any one else.
Transfer .. means ,sell. lend. gift.
Note**
not everyone agrees with this interpritation..
there are links to the relevant laws and regulations on the TTAC3 site.
Read them yourself and govern yourself accordingly.