LEGALIZE AIRSOFT IN MALAYSIA

Airsoft guns are replica weapons used in airsoft sports – think of it as being similar to as paintball. Airsoft guns are a special type of very low-power air guns designed to shoot non-metallic spherical projectiles often (incorrectly) referred to as “BBs“. They are typically made of plastic or biodegradable resin. No, airsoft guns can’t kill people under normal circumstances. They sure as heck look like the real deal though.
According to ST, airsoft guns and paintball guns are not permitted. It is included in the Arms Act 1960.

In 2013, the police gave owners a month to surrender their unlicensed airsoft guns and paintball markers to the nearest district police HQ. Only registered operators and clubs will be granted permits. Those found to be still in possession of the arms after the deadline can be jailed for up to a year, and fined up to RM5,000, or both, but children below 14 years are exempted.

“Those who are unlicensed but fulfil these requirements may submit their applications to own the guns for sporting purposes, according to Section 4 of the Arms Act. Applications for individual owners will not be entertained.” – Bukit Aman Logistics Director Comm Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah, The Star

I was quite shock to realize that airsoft is illegal in Malaysia.I thought it was a mere sport that was a 13-14+ type of sport, but instead to own an airsoft gun it is considered a fire arm even though it doesn’t actually fire bullets. With the proper gear airsoft is considered a safe sport.