Frequently Asked Questions

Are airsoft guns legal?

Airsoft guns are legal in Ireland since the 2006 Criminal Justice Act altered the Firearms Acts.

A firearm is defined as: "an air gun (including an air rifle and air pistol) with a muzzle energy greater than one joule or any other weapon incorporating a barrel from which any projectile can be discharged with such a muzzle energy".

Criminal Justice Act 06:
www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp...2006/A2606.pdf

As such, any airsoft gun thats muzzle energy is one joule or less is now classified as a toy. No licence is required for an airsoft gun.


How powerful are your airsoft guns?

All of our airsoft guns comply with Irish law and do not exceed the 1 joule muzzle energy limit. This equates to roughly 328 feet per second with a 0.2g BB. Most of our airsoft guns are between 250 and 300 feet per second, with a few exceptions.


Do airsoft hits hurt?

Airsoft guns fire 6mm plastic BBs and are no-where near as painful as a paintball hit. If you're hit on exposed skin, you will experience a strong sting which wears away after a few seconds and may leave a temporary mark that dissappears after an hour or two. Remember to always wear eye protection when using your airsoft gun, as an eye injury could occur.


What do I need to get started?

All of our electric guns are supplied with a battery and a charger, For gas pistols, you will need a canister of blowback gas to fire BBs. You may also want to consider extra magazines for both your pistol and rifle. BBs are also required and we sell all of the above in our store.


Payment:

We accept all major credit cards through Realtex secure payment method, Realtex is 100% secure, we do not see your payment details at any stage as you submit them, it is all done by 128bit encryption through Realtex. We also accept bank drafts or postal orders. However, if your order includes an airsoft gun, a copy of photographic ID needs to be posted along with the payment for age verification of the purchaser.