Fox news & ATF raise airsoft conversion concerns

Lestat · May 14th, 2010, 16:21

[sarcasm]The sky is falling[/sarcasm]

"A FoxNews.com investigation reveals that a popular recreational pellet gun can be converted easily to a real semi-automatic weapon. And while the federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is already aware of the issue, these “toys” -- new, top-of-the-line airsoft rifles -- continue to be sold throughout the country."

Barbie · May 14th, 2010, 16:41

Here we go....

Quote:

"So let them have their toys. Just make sure they’re still toys.”

so no need to worry.... lol

Danke · May 14th, 2010, 16:46

It's just the American sky we'll be fine; who knows maybe we'll even come out ahead.

H1TMAN · May 14th, 2010, 16:54

This is only an issue for GBBR. It is not a major issue for AEGs. Im sure the companies will find a way to get around this problem.

Rugger_can · May 14th, 2010, 17:00

They make immigrants sounds like hit men. WTF is wrong with these people.

TokyoSeven · May 14th, 2010, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Rugger_can

WTF is wrong with these people.

Fear mongering.

Extremely high mercury content in the water.

Five generations of inbreeding.

Brian McIlmoyle · May 14th, 2010, 17:07

FOX is late... this seizure was months ago...

and they are talking about using the WE m4 Lower receiver , modifying for a real trigger group .. and installing a Real upper on it

pusangani · May 14th, 2010, 17:09

Exactly I heard the WETTI's were banned in USA as a result of the ATF already

Brian McIlmoyle · May 14th, 2010, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pusangani

Exactly I heard the WETTI's were banned in USA as a result of the ATF already

Restricted LE/MIL .. or supposed to be

FOX_111 · May 14th, 2010, 17:11

Let me know when someone film himself using his retrofited GBBR to fire real ammo. I wanna see the explosion!

KoolAidMan · May 14th, 2010, 17:14

according to that article they should also ban tape and carboard you can turn it into an ar lower as well ......*facepalm*

These things can barely handle propane without breaking down

VooDooPeteK · May 14th, 2010, 17:18

thing is...yes you could convert one over....BUT the cost would be crazy and not sure it would stand up to real ammunition being fired from it.

Lets be real, if you are in the US and want a gun that bad you will get one somehow rather then convert a toy over lol

Brian McIlmoyle · May 14th, 2010, 17:52

Actually

it's an easy conversion .. but the only thing left of the airsoft gun is a stripped lower and stock... everything else is real steel

The issue is that all the parts for the conversion are freely available to anyone with no license needed ...

the airsoft parts are used to replace the serial numbered lower receiver..

rustysniper · May 14th, 2010, 17:57

so...it still boils down to people having to buy 2/3 of a gun to make one that might last a few rounds.....
With that logic...anyone can build a gun from parts.....

ShelledPants · May 14th, 2010, 18:02

Now here's a funny question:

Are the after market lower receivers (7075 forged aluminium) for WETTI guns banned from importation in the US? If not, this is fucking ridiculous.

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May 14th, 2010, 16:21	#1
Lestat formerly Lestat_d Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto	Fox news & ATF raise airsoft conversion concerns [sarcasm]The sky is falling[/sarcasm] "A FoxNews.com investigation reveals that a popular recreational pellet gun can be converted easily to a real semi-automatic weapon. And while the federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is already aware of the issue, these “toys” -- new, top-of-the-line airsoft rifles -- continue to be sold throughout the country."

May 14th, 2010, 16:46	#3
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	It's just the American sky we'll be fine; who knows maybe we'll even come out ahead. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

May 14th, 2010, 17:07	#7
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	FOX is late... this seizure was months ago... and they are talking about using the WE m4 Lower receiver , modifying for a real trigger group .. and installing a Real upper on it __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

May 14th, 2010, 16:54	#4
H1TMAN formerly GRoy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Angus, ON	This is only an issue for GBBR. It is not a major issue for AEGs. Im sure the companies will find a way to get around this problem.

May 14th, 2010, 17:00	#5
Rugger_can Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downtown Ottawa	They make immigrants sounds like hit men. WTF is wrong with these people.

May 14th, 2010, 17:09	#8
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	Exactly I heard the WETTI's were banned in USA as a result of the ATF already __________________

May 14th, 2010, 17:11	#10
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Let me know when someone film himself using his retrofited GBBR to fire real ammo. I wanna see the explosion! __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

May 14th, 2010, 17:18	#12
VooDooPeteK Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thorold, Ont	thing is...yes you could convert one over....BUT the cost would be crazy and not sure it would stand up to real ammunition being fired from it. Lets be real, if you are in the US and want a gun that bad you will get one somehow rather then convert a toy over lol

May 14th, 2010, 17:52	#13
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Actually it's an easy conversion .. but the only thing left of the airsoft gun is a stripped lower and stock... everything else is real steel The issue is that all the parts for the conversion are freely available to anyone with no license needed ... the airsoft parts are used to replace the serial numbered lower receiver.. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

May 14th, 2010, 17:57	#14
rustysniper Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canal Flats BC	so...it still boils down to people having to buy 2/3 of a gun to make one that might last a few rounds..... With that logic...anyone can build a gun from parts..... __________________ Semper Primus: Always First

May 14th, 2010, 18:02	#15
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Now here's a funny question: Are the after market lower receivers (7075 forged aluminium) for WETTI guns banned from importation in the US? If not, this is fucking ridiculous. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

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