<P> With the new revision of the "Firearms and Ammunition Act", airsoft guns are not considered as firearms . Currently, the formal definition of an Airsoft gun is a recreational firearm reproduction (a "replica" have a different legal application under the same law). However, in order to be characterized as a recreational firearm reproduction, its muzzle energy must not exceed 1.3 J (equivalent to a muzzle velocity of 374 fps with a 0, 2g BB). The minimum age to purchase and use these reproductions is 18 years old but can drop to 16 if a written parental consent is issued . </P> <P> Under the same act, to purchase and operate an Airsoft gun, one must be a member of an APD - Sport Promotion Association . Recognition of this APD is made by the IPDJ - Portuguese Youth and Sports Institute as it represents the state . The Firearms and Ammunition Act also states that after being approved by the IDP, the APD must be enlisted as such by the Portuguese law enforcement authority . There are several APDs for Airsoft in Portugal, CAM - Clube de Airsoft da Maia, ALA (FPA) Associação Lusitana de Airsoft, APA - Associação Portuguesa de Airsoft, ANA - Associação Nacional de Airsoft, APMA - Associação Portuguesa de Milsim e Airsoft, ADAPT - Associação Desportiva de Airsoft Português, and AACP - Associação Airsoft Costa de Prata . </P> <P> In addition, Airsoft guns have to be painted either in fluorescent yellow or fluorescent red and be in compliance with the following criteria: </P> <Ul> <Li> Long guns (≥ 60 cm) - 10 cm from the barrel tip and 100% of the stock . </Li> <Li> Short guns (≤ 60 cm) - 5 cm from the barrel tip and 100% of the grip . </Li> </Ul>

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