Just got an airsoft but can't use it?

Question

Hey everybody, I just purchased an air-soft gun and recieved it yesterday, however my mom will not let me use it. She is afraid that if I shoot it in my backyard, the neighbors will call the police.

Im living in Canada,ONT.

So I can't use it indoors or bring it outside to play with my friends. Any way I could convince my mother that I am allowed to shoot it in the backyard and it is not illegal to play with it in the woods with my friends?

Answer 1

i live in USA so i hope this helps but i don't know about canada laws http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I found these Canada Airsoft laws on wikipedia

"Airsoft guns that closely resemble real firearms are classified as replica firearms and can only be imported by companies possessing a Business Firearms License. It is unlawful to sell or transfer replica firearms without this license.

Above 500 ft/s (150 m/s) and 5.7 joules, air guns are considered controlled firearms and must be registered.

No legal distinction is made between airsoft and true firearms when they are used for the purposes of crime.

In Ontario the minimum age to purchase airsoft is 18. Children under 18 must be supervised by someone over 18.

Airsoft guns imported into the country by private citizens are at risk of being seized and destroyed at the border by customs agents. The few Canadian airsoft retailers that exist take advantage of this fact and the prices are high in comparison to other countries.

One other thing about their airsoft guns are that they must be clear and not painted in order to be legal."

Answer 2

Tell her that and demonstrate how the gun won't cause any real noise. Also tell her that you'll wear protective clothing and face protection every time you shoot.

Answer 3

say i will wear goggles everytime i shoot it

Answer 4

i don't see why you wouldn't be able to shoot out in the woods, ask your  neighbors if they mind, or tell your mom to ask

Answer 5

You won't want to here t5his, but your mother is correct. BY LAW in Ontario you cannot shoot an airsoft gun without the supervision of someone 18 or older. And in canada, airsoft guns are designated as replica firearms, otherwise if you get the cops called on you, or a cop sees you, the following will happen:

Your gun will be destroyed

You will be charged with brandishing a firearm in public.

God forbid you do anything stupid, you will be charged as if it were an actual firearm. You hit someone with it, thats assault with a deadly weapon. You hit a window and get in trouble, thats reckless endagerment.

Shoot it in the woods, way away from anyone else, better yet the farm of someone you know. But be warned, if someone does call the cops, bad things will happen. If ANYONE, ANYONE, sees you, they might call the police.

As to repond to the answer below me, in canada airsoft clubs do not admit kids under 18, we wont even sell guns to you so your stuck with Walmart-esque guns until your older.

Airsoft is almost illegal in canada, if some little kids got caught shooting a replica firearm, it could be banned forever. We do our part to make sure airsoft is still around when they grow up. It's for your own good.

Answer 6

join an airsoft club. i live in england but over here its only £10 a time for an 8 hour day. its so fun and also safe

Answer 7

Ask your neighbors, then they shouldn't call the police.

Answer 8

Well......the problem is the legality of airsoft guns where  you live.

Some legal issues I have found is that in Ontario, children under the age of 18 must be supervised by someone over 18 and in order for an airsoft gun to be legal, it has to be clear.

In other words, you mother is correct.