Site Regulations
SAFETY, JOULE LIMITS AND AGES
Site Joule Limits
As per the Firearms Act 1968 for those who wish to bring your own Airsoft Kit our sites operates under the following UK LEGAL LIMITS in JOULES
When getting chrono'd use the heaviest weight BB you will use during the day.
Any Airsoft Gun Capable of Full Auto:
Max 1.2 Joules (with your heaviest weight BB)
Airsoft Pistols - All Types:
Max 1.2 Joules (with your heaviest weight BB)
Airsoft Sniper Rifle or Any Airsoft Gun that is only capable of Single Shot:
Max 2.4 Joules (with your heaviest weight BB) (Minimum engagement distance 30M)
All DMR Airsoft Rifles:
Max 1.9 Joules (with your heaviest weight BB) (Minimum engagement distance 30M)
ALL HPA Airsoft Guns:
Must be anti tamper tournament locked.
Chronograph testing will be carried out at the start of the day and may take place at random during the day.
The legislation states:
Firearms Act 1968
Provision
F1 - 57A Exception for airsoft guns
(1)An “airsoft gun” is not to be regarded as a firearm for the purposes of this Act.
(2)An “airsoft gun” is a barrelled weapon of any description which—
(a)is designed to discharge only a small plastic missile (whether or not it is also capable of discharging any other kind of missile), and
(b)is not capable of discharging a missile (of any kind) with kinetic energy at the muzzle of the weapon that exceeds the permitted level.
(3)“Small plastic missile” means a missile that—
(a)is made wholly or partly from plastics,
(b)is spherical, and
(c)does not exceed 8 millimetres in diameter.
(4)The permitted kinetic energy level is—
(a)in the case of a weapon which is capable of discharging two or more missiles successively without repeated pressure on the trigger, 1.3 joules;
(b)in any other case, 2.5 joules.]
Link to Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/27/section/57A?view=plain
What should I bring on the day?
Warm Clothes and a good set of rugged boots, some spare cash for lunch, grenades extra ammo etc. A good sense of humour and fun.
I have been drinking the night before, will I still be able to play?
As long as it doesn't have an effect on yours or others safety, however it is upto the decision of our staff on the day. In general it is not advised to turn up half cut.
I have a medical condition, do you need to know?
Yes you must tell us what condition you have prior to arrival so that our First Aider can be notified.
Can I just turn up at your site?
If you DON'T need a rental gun then yes you can but we also operate a Pre Booking system to speed up the registrations on the morning of games. Walk ons can pay on the day but it will cost more than if you pre book.
Can I bring my own Air Gun / Air Rifle?
NO Air Guns & Air Rifles are a real Firearm and you will not be allowed to bring it onto site.
Can I bring a knife?
NO real weapons are not allowed under any circumstances (Soft Rubber Knives that can bend 180 degrees easily may be used for knife kills).
What are the age limits?
The minimum age limit to play is 12 years, To use and purchase grenades you have to be 18+.
All under 18's MUST have a parent sign a waiver upon arrival.
All under 16's MUST have a nominated adult (18+) present on site during their stay unless prior agreed with us, they don;t have to play they just need to be on site, there is no charge for this.
All under 18's MUST wear full face protection and we advise all players to wear full face protection anyway.
