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shooting vermin with an airsoft? (ANSWER - NO! NO! NO!)

  • 19-04-2010 04:27PM
    #1
    Fuinseog
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    whats the story with airsoft guns. can they be used to shoot vermin? there are metal balls but they only have arange of 30 metres.


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  • #2
    Puding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,261 ✭✭✭Puding


    simple answer no, airsoft devices are not for vermin control and it should not be done

    please see the forum charter

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054977747
    * DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING ILLEGAL. (If you are unsure about legality, PM a mod)
    - The wearing of Irish DPM pattern gear while not on duty, or any other clothing and equipment issued by the Irish Defence Forces is illegal under the Defence Act 1954 and it's subsequent amendments.
    - Shooting small animals with an Airsoft gun, or even a licensed airgun, is Illegal, anyone posting about such will be banned.


  • #3
    Leftyflip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,463 ✭✭✭Leftyflip


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    whats the story with airsoft guns. can they be used to shoot vermin? there are metal balls but they only have arange of 30 metres.

    No.
    Run away, seriously run.


  • #4
    MagicIRL
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    Its amazing how many people wont actually read the stickies before posting...


  • #5
    demonspawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭demonspawn


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    whats the story with airsoft guns. can they be used to shoot vermin? there are metal balls but they only have arange of 30 metres.

    Airsoft guns shoot plastic BBs and in Ireland are restricted to 328 fps using .20 gram BBs (1 joule).

    Pellet guns, which are used for small game and vermin, shoot lead/metallic rounds from anywhere between 800-1500 fps. These are considered firearms in Ireland and you a required to carry a license for them.

    Airsoft seems to have gained a bad reputation because of kids shooting postmen with pellet guns, not airsoft guns. Unfortunately the general public seems to have the same difficulty with distinguishing between the two.


  • #6
    Rogue-Trooper
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    Fuinseog wrote: »
    whats the story with airsoft guns. can they be used to shoot vermin? there are metal balls but they only have arange of 30 metres.

    stupidquestionsov9.jpg


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  • #7
    Boston
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    I want to rob a bank, can airsoft guns be of any help?


  • #8
    Fuinseog
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    MagicIRL wrote: »
    Its amazing how many people wont actually read the stickies before posting...


    its not really. i did not believe question was taboo. i distinguish between animals and vermin. there is a difference between shooting a rat and a cat. i have a shotgun and can legally shoot crows with it. i need to pay a licence for it and as far as I know air soft guns are licence free.


  • #9
    Fuinseog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,371 ✭✭✭Fuinseog


    Rogue-Trooper wrote: »
    stupidquestionsov9.jpg
    it was a serious question. you do not need to be so ignorant


  • #10
    Boston
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    You wouldn't kill the animal, but you would maim it.


  • #11
    Fuinseog
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    Boston wrote: »
    I want to rob a bank, can airsoft guns be of any help?


    i notice the air soft guns in the republic are more lifelike than in NI where they are red and black.

    looking at some of the weapons i could well imagine someone trying to do just that and to the untrained eye they would not be able to tell the difference.


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  • #12
    Fuinseog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,371 ✭✭✭Fuinseog


    Boston wrote: »
    You wouldn't kill the animal, but you would maim it.


    well thats what i wanted to know. people used to use slingshots for rats.


  • #13
    Boston
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    A slingshot is able to empart significantly more power then an airsoft gun.


  • #14
    Rogue-Trooper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭Rogue-Trooper


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    its not really. i did not believe question was taboo. i distinguish between animals and vermin. there is a difference between shooting a rat and a cat. i have a shotgun and can legally shoot crows with it. i need to pay a licence for it and as far as I know air soft guns are licence free.

    "Vermin: small animals and insects that can be harmful and which are difficult to control when they appear in large numbers"

    Vermin are small animals. The charter clearly states that you can't discuss shooting them. Who's ignorant?


  • #15
    Fuinseog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,371 ✭✭✭Fuinseog


    demonspawn wrote: »
    Airsoft guns shoot plastic BBs and in Ireland are restricted to 328 fps using .20 gram BBs (1 joule).

    Pellet guns, which are used for small game and vermin, shoot lead/metallic rounds from anywhere between 800-1500 fps. These are considered firearms in Ireland and you a required to carry a license for them.

    Airsoft seems to have gained a bad reputation because of kids shooting postmen with pellet guns, not airsoft guns. Unfortunately the general public seems to have the same difficulty with distinguishing between the two.

    presumably if you have to wear eye protection they can do some harm?


  • #16
    Witcher
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    They shouldnt be fired at any living thing outside a skirmish field where the people have agreed to the risks etc. End of.

    /thread


  • #17
    hightower1
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    Fuinseog wrote: »
    whats the story with airsoft guns. can they be used to shoot vermin? there are metal balls but they only have arange of 30 metres.


    Mate, your posting in a forum of a sport that has a problem with the average person viewing the sport in a skewed way and incorrect light.

    Shooting vermin is generally deemed to be a cruel way to deal with them, both unsavory and generally not something civilized society deems socially acceptable.

    In the light that people who care about airsoft want very much for its perception from joe soap to improve and been seen for what it is ..... genuine airsofters dont and wont like being associated with activities such as shooting rats and mice as this could potentially harm the correct image that we would like to portray. (a safe , active, team and personal building sport)

    Perhaps a wrist slingshot as suggested would be more appropriate for your needs.


  • #18
    MagicIRL
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    Fuinseog wrote: »
    its not really. i did not believe question was taboo. i distinguish between animals and vermin. there is a difference between shooting a rat and a cat. i have a shotgun and can legally shoot crows with it. i need to pay a licence for it and as far as I know air soft guns are licence free.

    If you had of read the Charter then you would have had your answer.


  • #19
    Alvin T. Grey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,169 ✭✭✭Alvin T. Grey


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    presumably if you have to wear eye protection they can do some harm?

    A kick in the nuts won't kill you but like a shot in the eye, it's not an enjoyable experience.


  • #20
    Sgt.pepper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 568 ✭✭✭Sgt.pepper


    waiting for a mod to lock this thread:p


  • #21
    gerrowadat
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    Firstly, no, airsoft guns are not good for vermin.

    Secondly, this is kind of like going onto a hurling forum and asking if hurls are any good for beating small mammals to death.


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  • #22
    J.D.R
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    Rogue-Trooper wrote: »
    "Vermin: small animals and insects that can be harmful and which are difficult to control when they appear in large numbers. Also refered to as n00bs"

    Vermin are small animals. The charter clearly states that you can't discuss shooting them. Who's ignorant?

    Your definition left something out, so I just had to edit it a bit


  • #23
    Dread-Lock
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  • #24
    o1s1n
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    Master of the Universe


    Oh jesus christ.

    /bangs head against the wall.

    As everyone has already said, read the charter before posting again.


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