TAG Grenade Launchers & 40/38mm Launchers/Projectiles Discussion.

[Ian_Gere]

OK, so having ruminated and cogitated, I've come to the conclusion that we are still worrying over nothing. While it is true that firearms legislation covers things other than what a dictionary would call a firearm, even tasers, it is very specific about things which propel projectiles from a barrel using expanding gas as propellant. I was going to look it up to be certain, because I cannot remember the exact figures, but then I realised I don't have to - it definitely talks about double figures of foot/pounds (14 maybe?). Anyway, these are made from very light polymer foam, just not bendy like a Nerf dart, and you can see them in flight...

So yeah, maybe they are carrying more than 1 Joule, or even than 2.34J (0.2g BB@500FPS), but those figures are not the subject of law outside NI anyway and even 10 foot/pounds = no way.

They definitely do not consider energetic potential in with those figures. If that were the case, something which was legal downstairs could be illegal upstairs due to gravitational potential energy. It was an interesting idea tho :lol:

Anyway, if people are using TAG nades in the UK, I want to be one of 'em! It's just a case of deciding which launcher to go for now and whether to go underslung or standalone.

 

[Chock]

I'd like to think you are right, but as I say, these things skate very close to many bits of the legislation, so I'm inclined to think we won't get them. But if we do, I'll be among the first to flash the cash because I'd really like an airsoft M79 blooper which was more than a glorified scatter gun, which is all it is now in airsoft form.

 

[joshcowin]

tbh i think the main problem with these would be the site insurance would be a bit funny about it.if the actual grenade holders (shell outer where you charge with gas) was cheaper i would buy a couple and some smokes as they would be a game changer at range