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PostSubject: Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW   Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW Icon_minitimeTue Mar 23, 2010 7:03 pm


Buying & Selling Modelguns / Blank Firers and Replica Imitation Firearms in the UK



Most of us living in the UK will be fully aware of the Violent Crimes Reduction Act and the implications it had when it directly affected Replica Imitation Firearms in Ocober 2007.

However, as this forum is growing steadily with more and more new members coming aboard (great to see cheers ), I thought it best to remind folks of how the Law affects any replica gun bought and sold by UK residents. It has also been brought to my attention that members are being approached by PM or e-mail by individuals that are not exempt from the VCRA, wanting to buy Blank Firers and Modelguns.
This post is a reminder of the Seller's responsibilities, by Law, and also the Buyers responsibilities and minimum requirements to ensure a Legal legitimate sale or purchase.

All Sellers (Dealer or Private Seller)in the UK must ask for, and will need to see proof of the buyers:-

1. Age (minimum age 18yrs)
2. membership of a group (Re-enactors or Airsoft skirmish site)
3. details of the groups PLI (number and company its held with)
4. contact details of membership secretary


The Seller then needs to confirm the buyers' membership before the sale can take place.
If a buyer isn't able to prove legitimate membership then he / she is NOT legally entitled to buy.
Be warned that illegal sales carry heavy sentences, the Law WILL come down on you like a ton of bricks.

Importing COMPLETE replica firearms into the UK is also in contravention of the VCRA unless the buyer provides HM Customs with the above listed details proving entitlement to import.

Spare Parts and accessories, cartridges and caps are unaffected by current legislation so no such constraints apply.

Sales OUTSIDE the UK may well be subject to the Laws of the Countries involved so please make sure you're fully aware how they affect you before making any purchases guys.

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PostSubject: Also   Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW Icon_minitimeTue Mar 23, 2010 7:27 pm

If you have company liability and imdemnity insurance for replica or imitation firearms with written confirmation of insurance cover then you may also buy and sell RIF's, you do not need to be a member of a re-enactment group if you have a "reasonable defence" for owning these items, this satisfies the requirments of the VCR bill.
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PostSubject: Re: Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW   Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW Icon_minitimeWed Mar 24, 2010 10:05 am

bob wrote:
If you have company liability and imdemnity insurance for replica or imitation firearms with written confirmation of insurance cover then you may also buy and sell RIF's, you do not need to be a member of a re-enactment group if you have a "reasonable defence" for owning these items, this satisfies the requirments of the VCR bill.

Thanks for that Bob Buying and Selling Blank Firers ... the VCRA LAW Icon_wink, other exemptions are Crown Servants, Museums and Film/TV production companies.

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