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Are toy guns illegal in the United Kingdom?

Partly. Toy guns are restricted in the United Kingdom. Realistic imitation guns can't be sold - except to airsoft players.

Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 s.36 makes it an offence to make, import or sell a realistic imitation firearm; s.37 defences cover airsoft skirmishers, museums, film and re-enactors.

Source: VCRA 2006 s.36

• The United Kingdom is one of 7 countries where toy guns are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 0 of 39 countries.

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