Airsofters- California SB 798

[Noodle]

Airsoft is once again under attack in California with the proposal of a new California Bill SB798 that will require all airsoft guns to be colored entirely in a bright color. Obviously, if this law is passed, it will be detrimental for airsoft Milsim and Reenactment enthusiasts in California where we are probably the largest and one of the most active Milsim communities in the country. Additionally and more importantly, we know that, in Airsoft Extreme's more than ten years of airsoft retailing experience, making airsoft guns more toy-like in appearance may have the opposite effect in safety awareness among young users, their parents, or new users unfamiliar with airsoft or general gun safety. Airsoft Extreme has ALWAYS advocated safety awareness via our written notices as well as our new buyer safety orientation at our stores by our staff.

The national airsoft industry is unanimously against CA Bill SB798 and are contacting the California state government to voice their opposition to this bill in support of California airsoft enthusiasts. Attached are official responses to the legislation by some of the largest and most respected airsoft distributors in the industry. However, this is not enough. YOU, the airsoft player, need to make YOUR voice heard in this argument. At the bottom of this announcement is the contact information for the California State Senator, Kevin de Leon, who drafted this bill. Please contact him and your local state representative to make your voice heard against this bill!
What is SB 798?

California SB 798 -
In short, wanted all the bb gun, pallet gun, airsoft gun, paintball guns in California to be completely orange, pink, yellow, white, blue or green.
By doing so, SB 798 will help law enforcement identify what is real and what is not real when it comes to fire-arms or replica fire-arms.

SB 798 Bill
(http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bil ... 20110427_1 54959_sen_comm.html)
# It is referred as the "Cop Killer Bill" because it is forcing our law enforcement personnels to second guess a weapon merely due to it's color.
# The bill quoted an unfortunate incident that happened at 7:50pm December 2011. The "motion to draw" and "disobeying law enforcement" caused the miss-fortunate. Isn't it clearly an parenting issue? Bad people can get into trouble with a rock or a fork.
# Lets paint all the "replicas" pink so we know they are not real?
# Real Fire-arms are painted into many different colors. Try Google.
# If you are outside of California, this is "your business" because it will spread and effect your tax money and freedom.
# Airsoft guns are sold strictly to adults over the age of 18. If a mother of a 13 year old lets her son borrow her car, we need to ban cars?
# SB 798 will accomplish nothing but "spend more of our tax money."

# Painting replicas orange or pink will not stop bad parenting and stupidity!!

What can you, as an Airsofter, do to help?

Remind other Airsofters about Airsoft safety, respect and responsibilities.
Show the law makers what Airsoft is all about! Airsoft Mil-Sim and Reenactment gaming are build upon the virtue of safety, honor, respect and integrity.
By quoting wikipedia in the bill, we are clear that this proposed bill is a result of lack of communication and understanding of the sport of Airsoft.
Airsoft is becoming one of today's most popular sport enjoyed by millions of us and Airsoft guns aren't toys sold to minors.

1) Spread the words to every PD and friends of PD about the "Cop killer bill". It is clear that "pink" does not distinguish "real" or "replica".
2) Call the numbers below and your local representative and let them know what you know about Airsoft and your thoughts on SB 798.
3) Fill out the petition letter here and fax / email / mail it to our senator. LETTER TO OUR LEGISLATORS
4) Contact your district representatives to vote "NO" on SB 798. Locate their contact info here: http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-zipsearch.html
4) Remind other Airsofters about Airsoft safety, respect and responsibilities.
5) Remind other Airsofters about Airsoft safety, respect and responsibilities (very important).

Tl;DR: The People's Republic of California wants to make a stupid gun law again. Stop it.

[Yarok]

tl;dr^2 California makes stupid laws.

[kiddten]

tl;dr 3: California gets high and thinks airsoft guns are srs bsns. Lulz ensue.

[Yarok]

tl;dr^4 Schwarzenegger don't give an Austrian shit and proceeds with The Governator animated series.

[Kiyoshi]

I don't see the problem here. So because Cali wants to make it a law that airsoft guns be painted bright people are getting mad?

Though at the same time, this could just tell criminals hurr lets paint real guns like airsoft ones.

Either way, nothing will really change unless I missed something.

[Sharker]

Airsoft is for pussies

nerf is where it's at

[Amy]

Fucking airsoft.

[Yarok]

Let's organize a raid party on the capitol with airsoft guns. But instead of airsoft guns let's use real guns painted like My Little Pony playsets. That'll show 'em.

[Noodle]

I don't see the problem here. So because Cali wants to make it a law that airsoft guns be painted bright people are getting mad?

Though at the same time, this could just tell criminals hurr lets paint real guns like airsoft ones.

Either way, nothing will really change unless I missed something.

Airsoft guns are meant to be for shit like MILSIM. I don't remember when the USMC had bright pink guns.

It takes out the fun in simulation and doesn't change anything, painting guns in bright colors won't stop bad parenting and people being retards and using airsoft in stupid ways. It won't change anything other than fuck up airsoft for alot of people.

[Yarok]

I'm sure that this will pass like Jack Thompson did. Or something similar.

[Kiyoshi]

I don't see the problem here. So because Cali wants to make it a law that airsoft guns be painted bright people are getting mad?

Though at the same time, this could just tell criminals hurr lets paint real guns like airsoft ones.

Either way, nothing will really change unless I missed something.

Airsoft guns are meant to be for shit like MILSIM. I don't remember when the USMC had bright pink guns.

It takes out the fun in simulation and doesn't change anything, painting guns in bright colors won't stop bad parenting and people being retards and using airsoft in stupid ways. It won't change anything other than fuck up airsoft for alot of people.

Personally, I'd just work around it and go all unique designs working with those colors though I do get your point. Still, like I said, nothing will change wether this passes or not. If it does, than that's that. Criminals probably will fuck with cops and paint their shit different colors and if not, then people will just have to deal. I would probably vote against it if I could but hey, it's california, I stopped caring about it years ago.

[Noodle]

I agree, California is the most retarded state and this shouldn't be an issue. The thing is most airsoft is imported through Cali and will fuck up alot of shit for the rest of the states, and potentially Canada.

I also agree in which it won't do anything, other than fuck it up for airsoft players. Which is why it's only a good idea to vote against it because it's a stupid fuck idea they didn't think through like everything in their fucking chinese dictatorship state that makes all the other states look bad, coming from a foreigner.

[kiddten]

I'm sorry, I'm obviously not getting this. why not re-paint these airsoft guns after you get them?

[TaxiService]

Well, if this normative passes you guys can always paint the environment in hot pink! 0_0

[kiddten]

Or, dress up as clowns. You'll win, because they will be looking for army guys.