whats "the ban"

pump

whats "the ban" cumming in?
is it an import ban on airsoft suff ??

Puding

there is a sticky thread about the new laws at the top of the forum you posted this in http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055771105

in a nut shell, you will not be able to buy/import any RIF (replica/realistic imitation firearm) from outside of the republic of ireland without a licence

Leftyflip

*Listens as every member of the Irish airsoft world headdesks simultaneously*

deco nate

Leftyflip wrote: »

*Listens as every member of the Irish airsoft world headdesks simultaneously*

lol:D

pump

so i couldnt buy a new aeg from the uk ? why would that b ?

thebillynator

because of the new far stricter importation laws:rolleyes::rolleyes:...................:rolleyes:

Leftyflip

pump wrote: »

so i couldnt buy a new aeg from the uk ? why would that b ?

You can't purchase an airsoft device from anywhere outside of Ireland due to the new legislation, how ever many Irish retailers will be able to source what you want. Eirsoft have their "Partner Products" range and other retailers often do special orders for customers.

Puding

pump wrote: »

so i couldnt buy a new aeg from the uk ? why would that b ?

that is correct, you would not be able to buy an AEG from the UK, the reason is simple airsoft became law by mistake when the law was changed a few years back to make anything sud 1 joule legal, letting people play airsoft was not there aim, the change in laws are control/regulation what ever you want to call them, meant to stop idiot importing RIFs

...but makes no sence as they can still buy them at any shop without issue, but that for another debate :rolleyes:

deco nate

jayus,hope the powers that be dont come on here,an see the mistake they made!(jokin)

pump

What a load of ****, I bought a t.m. sopmod from fire support in the uk, irish retailers wanted mad money for the same thing.
So what do the government think that will do/change if you can still buy in a irish shop? Am a bit lost on that bit ? a tax thing ?

Leftyflip

You bought said AEG, before said ban was implemented. Irish VAT is higher than VAT in the UK. Airsoft is also much bigger over there than it is here. To be honest I think that some people still see it as a taboo thing...

Puding

So what do the government think that will do/change if you can still buy in a irish shop? Am a bit lost on that bit ?

ding ding give that man a shot prize, join the club really, this debate has been had a lot over the last year or so since the restriction on importation was put out there

pump

so is the ban in ?

Puding

the bill has passed but at the moment it is not being enforced, the licensing system for retailers is not in place yet, a date of the 1/1/10 was given but iaa or doj have not given anything else yet so your guess is as good as anyone else at the moment

pump

now now puding b nice im new to the airsoft world, trying to find mt feet lol

pump

ow ok that is bloody mad, but at least now i know

Puding

pump wrote: »

now now puding b nice im new to the airsoft world, trying to find mt feet lol

sorry i was trying to complementing you in a fun way , your instant thought are the same as most people when there trying to understand the regulations, its difficult to see what the aim is and how that aim is accomplished with what is on the table

sorry if it came over wrong i was infact being playful as it where

pump

your grand puding sorry about that!

god its a mad law. so another question ....

why are people talking bad about e hobby asia on this ?

The Master

pump wrote: »

why are people talking bad about e hobby asia on this ?

Where are people doing this?

Puding

no idea about that one, i think there could be some crossed wires

ehobby asia where banned from posting on boards due to some unpaid bills it would seem :rolleyes: , but ehobby asia is one of the best retailers you can shop with from by experience, so i would not let this boards ban effect shopping with them

Where are people doing this?

i would say confusion being new regulation ban on importing and ban from posting on boards

Podge2k7

Can you still import parts?(mags,scopes,bbs etc)

Leftyflip

People were talking bad about Ehobby? Holy smokes Batman!
/Batman and Robin.
Are you sure it wasn't Ebaybanned?
I've never ever had a problem with Ehobby, top notch service and prices.

Podge: As far as we all know yes, its only AEG's and the likes you can't import.

Puding

Podge2k7 wrote: »

Can you still import parts?(mags,scopes,bbs etc)

yes you will still be able to import accessory's see the FAQ for what we know so far http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055771105

pump

was defo them, didnt take much notice. i used them once and stuff was here in 3 days was great.

so that other place uncompany.com what they like?

Puding

uncompany in a nut shell slow and normally the stock levels on the site are way off, but this is off topic for the thread, these questions are better off asked http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054978008&page=168

pump

ok lads thanks for the help

Spooky-Vinny

this is all oh so very confusing ='(
xXx

pump

what is confusing ?

Gatling

Nothing has changed for the moment regarding "personal imports" of airsoft aegs or accessories

there 's no need to panic airsoft hasnt stopped or been banned

Graham Darcy IAA Vice chair

Spooky-Vinny

i just kinda fear the loosing out on nice and unique guns if you know what i mean!
an some people say parts can be imported and some people say they cant =s
xXx

Puding

an some people say parts can be imported and some people say they cant

who is saying you will not be able to import parts?