New Members minjunk Posted November 5, 2019 at 05:07 PM New Members Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 at 05:07 PM Hello everyone, I am currently in China and want to play airsoft. I have been searching up laws regarding them, but have found some contradictions. Some sources say that all replicas of real-world guns are illegal, while an article from the SCMP in 2018 says that air guns are legal so long as their power doesn't exceed 1.8J. Can anyone provide some clarification? Also, though not related, is owning a paintball gun also illegal? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feihong Posted November 6, 2019 at 06:26 PM Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 at 06:26 PM I think there’s a bit of gray area. But given the current political climate, it might not be a good idea: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-confirms-detention-of-american-fedex-pilot-suspected-of-smuggling-ammunition/2019/09/20/27ed16fe-db82-11e9-a1a5-162b8a9c9ca2_story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted November 6, 2019 at 11:29 PM Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 at 11:29 PM I would not try bringing one through security at the airport. The big signs listing forbidden items always include "replicas of firearms" and specifically forbid pellet guns. I will be at the airport this afternoon. If circumstances permit, I'll snap a photo of the "forbidden items" sign so you can take a closer look. I cannot remember if it bans paintball guns by name and airsoft guns by name. Pretty sure that is a "no photos" zone, so cannot promise 100% to be able to accomplish the mission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted November 7, 2019 at 03:57 AM Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 at 03:57 AM Wiki makes it sound like you're out of luck. You could take a look at 激光搏击 - no ban on laser guns. Pew pew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawei3 Posted November 7, 2019 at 05:19 PM Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 at 05:19 PM 13 hours ago, roddy said: Wiki makes it sound like you're out of luck. Wow! This forum can answer any question! Any question...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted November 8, 2019 at 03:55 AM Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 at 03:55 AM Yep and yep. (edit: and one more for good measure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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