I have been looking at all possible way of getting myself a 1911 airsoft pistol- not the transparent crap but the nice tokyo marui hi-capa 5.1 full metal, or the 1911 co2 model, the ones that look like the real thing, only red nose cap (which I will chuck as soon as I get it). For Canada...
Unfortunately, The laws say: the airsoft guns must have a transparent part and a red nose cap.- That means you have a choice of about 22 guns (gas blowback) incuding pistols and rifles. And only one choice in suppliers :
www.canadianairgunsupply.com
From Alberta.
OR -
You can take a chance and order one from USA, but here is what might happen:
1- Your guns gets thru customs, all is fine until a cop catches you with a ''replica'' pistol (or rifle) and it's bye bye birdie! - you risk 5 years prison time. Not very likely , but still....
2- The Canadian customs will keep your new toy and you loose your cash.
3- The customs guys keep your gun and decide you are trying to pass contraband - You can get LIFE IN PRISON. (see references on Canadian ministery govt site :
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...f5044-eng.html
So, basically my government needs to get its head out of its .... and make some new regulations on airsoft products.
And finally, yes you can get any gun you want in Canada, if you know the right people... or if you are willing to risk a quick in and out across the border.
For me, I have been looking at this problem for a few weeks, I'm from Montreal-Quebec, and it looks like my only LEGAL choice is to buy from CAS (referenced earlier) or stick with my real pistols.
Iceman