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  • 18-09-2012 6:00pm
    #1
    mastermarkman
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    Is there a set max fps that makes a guns legal because i have no joule markings on my 1911?


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    T4RGET
    Registered Users Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭T4RGET


    An airsoft gun in Ireland must not exceed one joule of energy (velocity of 328fps). if you've bought the 1911 in Ireland it should be ok (as long as it's bought from a reputable and registered retailer of course) if you bought it ouside of Ireland get it checked as soon as you can.


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    mastermarkman
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭mastermarkman


    Is a license required for above 1 joule?


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    gerrowadat
    Registered Users Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    You can't license an airsoft gun above one joule, it doesn't have a serial number. If it's found it'll be siezed and destroyed and you could be done for a firearms offense.


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    Zomg Okay
    Registered Users Posts: 1,169 ✭✭✭Zomg Okay


    mastermarkman wrote: »
    Is a license required for above 1 joule?

    You can't get a license for an airsoft gun, as they have no serial number. If it's over 1 Joule, it's outright illegal and the only way to change that is to bring it back below 1 Joule.


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    Puding
    Registered Users Posts: 6,261 ✭✭✭Puding


    T4RGET wrote: »
    An airsoft gun in Ireland must not exceed one joule of energy (velocity of 328fps). if you've bought the 1911 in Ireland it should be ok (as long as it's bought from a reputable and registered retailer of course) if you bought it ouside of Ireland get it checked as soon as you can.

    just to clarify t4rget information as it is easy for this to get out of hand and this relationship is probably the most misunderstood in the community, in this example one joule would be equal to 328fps with a .20g bb

    there is a thread at the top of this section of the forum that can help http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055353665

    and calculator http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=//articles/fps_limits/fps_calc.htm


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    mastermarkman
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭mastermarkman


    thanks guys :)


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    T4RGET
    Registered Users Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭T4RGET


    Puding wrote: »
    just to clarify t4rget information as it is easy for this to get out of hand and this relationship is probably the most misunderstood in the community, in this example one joule would be equal to 328fps with a .20g bb

    there is a thread at the top of this section of the forum that can help http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055353665

    and calculator http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=//articles/fps_limits/fps_calc.htm

    don't like comparing one joule to 328fps due to the whole velocity vs energy thing but yeah it's probably best for explanation purposes :)


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