Replica Firearm Ban Information
As of the 1st October 2007 it became illegal to manufacture, import or sell realistic imitation firearms dated from 1870 onwards.
Generally speaking, before 1870 most firearms used percussion percussion caps, these are still legal. Most firearms dated after 1870 uses brass cartridges, and are now illegal.
Although we are still allowed to supply realistic replica firearms to certain groups;
- A museum or gallery
- Theatrical performances and rehersals of such performances
- The production of films and television programmes
- The organisation and holding of historical re-enactments and
- Crown servants
We must obtain proof that you fall into one of these groups before your order will be processed.
Click here to view the affected weapons
If you do not fall into any group we can still supply you with a replica firearm, although it will have to sprayed bright red or bright yellow.
Click Here to view a PDF of the Violent Crime Reduction Bill
(Skip to page 36 to view the law regarding replica firearms).
Click here to view the Violent Crime Reduction Bill in HTML
(scroll down to section 30 and click on the link)