<P> The notes for the VCRA state the following: "The regulations provide for two new defenses . The first is for the organisation and holding of airsoft skirmishing . This is defined by reference to "permitted activities" and the defence applies only where third party liability insurance is held in respect of the activities ." and "The defence for airsoft skirmishing can apply to individual players because their purchase of realistic imitation firearms for this purpose is considered part of the "holding" of a skirmishing event ." </P> <P> The airsoft defence is based on whether or not a person is a skirmisher . One of the measures put in place by retailers was the forming of a centrally recorded and maintained database . This system is managed by the United Kingdom Airsoft Retailers Association or UKARA . UKARA shares the database of registered skirmishers with the member retailers allowing verification that the purchaser is allowed to buy a RIF under the VCRA skirmisher defence . To qualify for the UKARA database, a person must skirmish three or more times over a period of at least 56 days, and typically at one site . The airsoft site they register at must hold Public Liability Insurance . </P> <P> It is an offence for anyone under 18 to purchase an airsoft gun (realistic or otherwise) or to sell one to a person under 18 . Gifting is not an offence . </P> <P> Under federal law, airsoft guns are not classified as firearms and are legal for all ages . People under the age of 18 are not permitted to buy airsoft guns over the counter in stores . However, a person of any age may use one (with the permission of their parents of course for anyone under 18). This is also the case for the laws in each state . However, in some major cities, the definition of a firearm within their respected ordinances includes propulsion by spring or compressed air, thus making airsoft subject to applicable laws . For example, airsoft guns within the state of California can only be bought by a person above the age of 18 . However, no laws indicate an age requirement to sell airsoft guns . Generally speaking, toy, look - alike, and imitation firearms must have an orange tip during shipping and transportation . </P>

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