Apparent weapon

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Example of apparent weapons : Airsoft weapons as replicas of real firearms

Apparent weapon is a term from gun law . This refers to objects that look deceptively similar to real weapons .

Germany

The term is defined in the German Weapons Act in Appendix 1 to Section 1 Paragraph 4 as follows:

"Firearms which, according to their overall appearance, give the appearance of firearms [...] and in which no hot gases are used to propel the projectiles, [...] replicas of firearms with the appearance of firearms [...] firearms rendered unusable with the Appearance of firearms […]. This does not apply to objects which, according to their overall appearance, are intended to be used for games or for traditional events or which are or should become part of a culturally and historically significant collection [...] or firearms for which [...] a license to carry is required. Recognizable by their overall appearance, objects intended for play are in particular those whose size is 50 percent larger or smaller than that of a corresponding firearm, contain neon-colored materials or do not have any firearm markings.

After § 42a para. 1 no. 1 weapon law the appearance of weapons are not allowed in public out to be. They have to be transported in a closed container, not accessible and not ready to fire. Exceptions for cut and thrust weapons and one-hand knives apply, among other things, in the case of professional practice, sports, for traditional events (e.g. parades) as well as for photo and video recordings and at theater events. A violation of this is an administrative offense and can be punished with a fine of up to ten thousand euros.

The purpose of the regulation is to prevent the apparent threat to other people from appearing weapons. In addition, the misuse of apparent weapons should be prevented, for example in the event of a robbery with the wrong pistol. In addition, regulatory authorities and the police should better assess the danger posed by a weapon or a similar object

The term “apparent weapon ” also includes airsoft weapons . The Weapons Act thus indirectly bans airsoft games outside of pacified property .

Great Britain

In the UK, a 2006 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 banned the manufacture, import and possession of fake weapons. These weapons are called Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIF) in the UK .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 Imitation Firearms on legislation.gov.uk, accessed August 15, 2011