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Nipissing Airsoft joins fight against Bill C-21

Nipissing Airsoft is the latest airsoft club to join in the fight against the Liberal’s Bill C-21. 

The bill, which includes a clause surrounding airsoft gun legalities, was brought to the attention of the House of Commons last month.

If passed it would prohibit import, export as well as sale and transfer of airsoft guns. Owners would be able to keep the replicas, but cannot transfer them to anyone else. 

Club co-owner, Andrew Mitchell, says the ban would affect nearly every airsoft rifle out there. 

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“We’re joining with other clubs across the country to call on our members of parliament to do the right thing. We’re joining other clubs to show people that it’s just a sport. It’s a hobby, and a pretty fun one. It doesn’t care if you’re fat. It doesn’t care if you’re skinny, what religion you are or your race. Folks from all over the world play this and have an absolute blast,” he said. 

Mitchell says clubs are fighting for their survival right now. 

“We’re trying to bring everyone together to help fight this bill. We have joined up with over 160 businesses in Canada which represents a lot of employees. […] We play on contained outdoor fields and in indoor facilities. Our toys are safe, and can’t be converted to fire real ammunition. They don’t fire at deadly velocities. Our hobby doesn’t present a public safety risk. Airsoft and Paintball are being unfairly targeted,” finished Mitchell.

Nipissing Airsoft operates seasonally alongside Select Paintball on Stanley road. The club is asking for anyone who wants more information or help save the sport to visit savingairsoft.ca

 

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