scenario...your views?

[twinkles**stars]

How would you react to this scenario?

Driving along a road you see a young boy in school uniform on his way to school waving a gun and knife at passing traffic.

Would you ignore him or take steps to ensure the gun and knife are 'toys' and not the real deal?

[**meep**]

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@siggie-reported-by-alarmists wrote:

Check ebay.......lots there.........no paper work either....

Or, are all there sellers breaking the law?........lol.

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If you are a seller (or buyer) it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with eBay's Prohibited and Restricted Items Policy.

I don't need to check what people sell.    I need to understand what I am permitted to sell or buy.   There is no excuse for ignorance.

[*elizabeths-mum*]

I didn't bother looking at the individual guns, I was too intrigued with the rubber band guns. When I was young we had to use our fingers and I'm sure they would have been confiscated along with the rubber bands if it were possible. 😄

[cherry*135]

How many ebay sellers of fake/replica guns are located in Australia. Majority on the search I made for items available to Australia, the sellers are in the UK or USA.

It is up to the person buying/importing the product from an overseas seller, to make sure it is legal here BEFORE purchasing.

The importation of imitation firearms is controlled under the
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (the Regulations).
Importers must obtain permission to bring these goods
into Australia.

IMITATION FIREARMS
Imitation firearms are defined as a copy or reproduction or has
the appearance of a firearm that could reasonably be taken to be
a firearm. 

This can include goods such as ornaments and arcade
or video game controllers.

Penalty: The maximum penalty for importing these goods
without import approval is a penalty not exceeding $275,000,
imprisonment for 10 years, or both.

customs.gov.au

[punch*drunk]

My sons just had bands put on his braces, I've found a few of those that have been flicked around the house

At least they are so small they probably couldnt do any damage, I cant really use the "you could put someones eye out" lecture 🙂

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

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@am*3 wrote:

How many ebay sellers of fake/replica guns are located in Australia. Majority on the search I made for items available to Australia, the sellers are in the UK or USA.

It is up to the person buying/importing the product from an overseas seller, to make sure it is legal here BEFORE purchasing.

The importation of imitation firearms is controlled under the
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (the Regulations).
Importers must obtain permission to bring these goods
into Australia.

IMITATION FIREARMS
Imitation firearms are defined as a copy or reproduction or has
the appearance of a firearm that could reasonably be taken to be
a firearm. 

This can include goods such as ornaments and arcade
or video game controllers.

Penalty: The maximum penalty for importing these goods
without import approval is a penalty not exceeding $275,000,
imprisonment for 10 years, or both.

customs.gov.au

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Really?.....I found over 350......just from Australian sellers.....try searching Toy Guns.

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

1683 adds for toy guns in total....

Not hard to buy one.

[the_great_she_elephant]

I found 364 from Australian sellers, but only 9 of them bore even a passing resemblence to a real gun.

[*crikey*mate*]

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@siggie-reported-by-alarmists wrote:

1683 adds for toy guns in total....

Not hard to buy one.

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I'm not sure that I understand your point.

Just because they are listed does not mean that they are listed legally.

eBay google some of the adult products in your bedside drawer. You will find thousands of those on eBay, and that contravenes eBay policy even if it doesn't contravene Australian Law.

eBay make no guarantee of the legalities of anything listed on their site. Each listing is the responsibility of the seller.

(That's stated in the terms and Conditions that you allegedly read before joining eBay)

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

Point being, toy guns are everywhere..., kids like to play with them.

If hysterical adults don't like it.......tough luck!

[**meep**]

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@siggie-reported-by-alarmists wrote:

1683 adds for toy guns in total....

Not hard to buy one.

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I don't understand your point.  Why would you made such a comment?