Yellow blasters are illegal throughout Australia in every state and territory except Queensland, the only place in Australia where people are allowed to have a yellow blaster without a permit or license, as it is not classified as a gun or weapon, although it is still illegal to carry one in public unless there is a reasonable excuse. This article describes the legal requirements and conditions you must comply with in order to obtain a Gelblaster in each state and territory of Australia, including penalties for non-compliance. Learn more about New South Wales` firearms licences and gun laws It is illegal to possess or use a gel gun, BB gun or airsoft weapon for self-defence or protection in New South Wales. Since BB guns, airsoft guns and yellow blasters are all considered « firearms, » their use and possession are highly regulated. Obtaining a « licence » for these types of weapons for protection or self-defence purposes is prohibited under section 12 of the Firearms Act. Obtaining a licence for this type of firearm for protective purposes is not necessarily prohibited, but section 12 of the Firearms Regulations provides that the Commissioner of New South Wales « may » refuse to authorize a person to use or possess them if the purpose of obtaining such authorization is to protect the person, the protection of property or the protection of another person. With the exception of Queensland and South Australia, it is illegal to possess or use an air gun, BB gun or gel explosion weapon in any other state or territory of Australia unless you have a valid permit or weapons permit. In New South Wales, these types of firearms are defined as « firearms » under section 4 of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) (« Firearms Act »). Airsoft guns, BB guns and gel blasters are spring-operated and/or use compressed air to propel a projectile without the use of an explosive. An « air gun » is defined as a gun if it can propel a projectile by means of a spring or a gas or mixture of gases, including air, but not a gas or mixture of gases produced by an explosive, provided that it is operated or designed to operate with a trigger or similar device. Under the New South Wales Firearms Act, you cannot possess or use a firearm unless you hold a firearms licence or licence. This carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years if the firearm is a pistol or prohibited firearm, and up to 5 years if the firearm is another firearm. These penalties are provided for in sections 7 and 7A of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW).

The same penalties apply if you contravene the conditions of a firearms licence or if you use or possess a firearm for purposes other than those you originally determined to obtain the licence in the first place. Once you have a license or firearms license, you will also need to register and get a license to purchase the airsoft gun, BB gun or gel blaster firearm. The maximum penalty for such a gel blaster offence is $20,000.00 or imprisonment for 4 years. However, if the crime is aggravated, the maximum penalty is $35,000.00 or imprisonment for 7 years. A gel blaster in Western Australia is not considered a « firearm » under Western Australia`s firearms laws. However, a yellow blaster in Western Australia is now considered a « prohibited weapon » under Schedule 1 of the Weapons Regulations 1999 (WA). This means that possession of a gel blaster is illegal in Western Australia and carries penalties of up to 3 years in prison and/or a $36,000 fine. With this in mind, you can only possess or use a yellow blaster in Western Australia if you fall under the exemptions of section 10 of the Weapons Act 1999 (WA), including police officer, security officer, to exhibit in a museum, gun collector, legal right to sell a weapon, Exception for dramatic production. Otherwise, to possess, use or handle firearms in Western Australia, you must have a valid firearms licence.

It is illegal to possess or use a firearm in Western Australia without a valid licence or authorisation. The Western Australian Police has the right to receive an application for a firearms licence and to issue firearms licences if certain conditions are met. Penalties for possession or unlawful use of a firearm in Western Australia are punishable by up to 3 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $12,000 as required by section 19 of the Firearms Act 1973 (WA). A new law introduced in October last year classified yellow blasters as a firearm. At the moment, Gelblaster license applications have priority. In its entirety, this process could take about a month if all the blocks fit together perfectly. The yellow blasters have been declared a regulated imitation weapon in South Australia, requiring owners to obtain a gun licence within six months. If you do not already have one of our products in stock that you need, we can ship the products to your location and you can follow the process of purchasing the product. Please info@tacticaledge.com.au send an email if you need to arrange a purchase through this channel. We can also work with any dealer in South Australia if you give us the details.

We understand the process and can help you do everything to make your journey to possessing a gel blaster as easy as possible. Gel-Blasters are available in Sydney at many online gun stores, including Tactical Edge, Tac Toys and Gelsoft Australia. Sydney`s gun laws are governed by the New South Wales Firearms Act and prohibit anyone from possessing or using a gel blaster without a valid firearms licence or licence. Sentences are up to 5 years in prison.