Firearms laws when filming

Firearms laws and use of replica weapons

To allow our group to use a replica weapon we must first go through many procedures to be able to use the prop.

The UK gun law on airsoft weapons states that any airsoft replica weapon must have a "two tone" colour scheem (51% of the weapon must be painted in a unrealistic colour). The problem with this law is for us to be able to film a realistic scene with a airsoft replica weapon is that the gun must look the part so cant have a "two tone" colour scheem. The problem that we face is that this is against the law.

Two tone rifle(similar to what we will be using)

Two tone pistol

To try and overcome this problem we have to contact the "DOH" (firearms department) to let them know when and where we will be filming. after that we will have to contact Thames valley police control to get a URN (unique reference number) which will allow us to film. We have to go through these procedures in case a bystander notices us and calls 999 even though we have a URN the police will still have to turn up.