To buy a replica gun you'll need to provide proof of
age such as showing a driving licence. You don't need a gun licence
to own a replica, however retailers often only sell to members of gun
clubs or people over eighteen. Single action replica guns offer gun
enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in various games creating
realistic scenes from battles, cowboy shoot-outs or even theatrical
plays. Most replica guns don't actually fire projectiles although
some can fire plastic pellets plus they have rotating cylinders, fire
triggers and hammers.Replicas that fire plastic pellets use
compressed air or spring pistons, they are safe and look like the
real thing. Gas or electric powered guns are more expensive than
spring loaded weapons and can be bought quite easily. These types of
guns are used for competitions and training purposes. They emit low
noises, can be high-powered and are usually fairly accurate when used
for target practice.
