How to Get a UKARA License

Introduction

It is a type of accreditation for airsoft players that shows that they are not fake players and play airsoft games frequently. This is legally required to be able to buy and own Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIFs in the UK. This tutorial will explain what is needed first to achieve the UKARA license.

Understanding UKARA

What is UKARA?

UKARA is the United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association, and it was formed to assist with the controlling of airsoft guns’ sales and their distribution only to bona fide players. It offers a procedure to ensure that the buyers of these toys are active participants in the game, hence avoiding exploitative use and increasing the lawfulness of the game.

Why You Need a UKARA License

To legally buy airsoft guns, especially the Realistic Imitation Firearms category in the UK, one requires a UKARA license. Without this license, people can only afford Imitation Firearms (IFs), which are normally produced in bright colours. The UKARA license is proof that the holder is an active airsoft player and the rules that have been put in place by the association.

Requirements for a UKARA License

Age Requirement

As for more detailed requirements concerning the age, let us note that an applicant for the UKARA license must be at least eighteen years old. This age requirement helps to make sure people who are buying airsoft guns are adults and thus will be using them appropriately.

Regular Participation

Thus, when applying for a UKARA license, one is required to prove that they play airsoft frequently. Usually, this implies engaging in not less than three fixtures at an official airsoft field in no less than two months. This requirement assists in ensuring that a random person not involved in airsoft does not apply for the site and gain access to the facility.

Membership at a Registered Airsoft Site

Based on the organisation’s youth policy, applicants are required to become members of the airsoft site UKARA-registered. This membership is a part of the check and balance process so that you are an active participant in the sport, and it is also fundamental to the enforcement of rules and regulations on the site.

The Application Process

●     Step 1: Join a UKARA Registered Airsoft Site

First of all, one has to become a member of a UKARA-registered airsoft site. These are located in the United Kingdom and contain different games/activities for the players. It affords one the opportunity to be an active member of such a site entailing one to participate from time to time.

●     Step 2: Participate in Airsoft Games

Play at least 3 airsoft games within not less than 2 months of the start of the activity. Make sure that the site operator records each game because your record of participation in the games shall be used when applying for the license.

●     Step 3: Complete the UKARA Application Form

Once the participation criteria have been fulfilled, an application can be made to UKARA on the basis of the application form. This form is mostly found at the registered airsoft site or on their official website if they have any. This form consists of fundamental data on the person like name, address, and details of your involvement in airsoft games.

●     Step 4: Submit the Form for Verification

Hand over your filled form to the site operator and they will ascertain your presence in the games. After that, the form is submitted for verification, and once verified, the form is submitted to UKARA for further processing. The site operator’s part is significant since it is the included that also checks whether you’re a real player.

●     Step 5: Wait for Your UKARA Number

Once the form has been processed and you have been officially registered, you will be issued a UKARA number. This number is your license to buy RIFs legally. Do not expect processing time to be fast; it may take some time; hence, do not be hasty during this stage.

Tips for a Smooth Application

●     Keep Accurate Records

Record all your game attendance properly, in such a way that each session is recorded properly. This will ease the process of verification and further decentralise it.

●     Follow Site Rules

Comply with the guidelines of your signed up airsoft field. Besides keeping a good relation with site operators, this also helps in positive application ratings.

●     Renew Your License

Sometimes, licenses of UKARA need to be renewed. Engage yourself in the airsoft community also, and make sure not to lose track of the renewal dates of your license.

Conclusion

Attaining the UKARA license is relatively easy and entails one’s consistent play and registration at a designated field. Thus, by completing the steps from this guide, you will be able to receive your license and legally buy RIFs for use in airsoft games. The possession of this license enables you to get full value for your hobby and, at the same time, let the airsoft community embrace the safety and responsibility bearings.