Airsoft guns and equipment look like the real thing. This is essentially the main criteria that stipulates the lobbying against the sport. Arguments have been put forward that purchasing of replica firearms, albeit plastic material, can be used in criminal operations. There are options such as Two-tone plastic to make it clear the firearm doesn’t possess a deadly threat or have any resemblance to a legitimate firearm.

Its unfortunate that the resemblance to real military issue weapons and firearms might well be its own worst enemy, however there are tight gun laws in Australia in which the Airsoft movement must adhere to in order to even be considered. Its not in our interest to be biting the hand that feeds us.