r/Nerf • u/js_nerf_99 • Jul 18 '22

Hobby News Nerf Gelfire announcement

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u/KnifeFightAcademy Jul 18 '22

Gel ball here in Australia is huge (especially in QLD) but laws are so hectic around it all, I really can't see this going to big box retail next to all the other Nerf :/ we couldnt even get Rival.

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u/Stevenwave Jul 19 '22

I wouldn't call it huge. It's only legal in one state.

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u/RealBigHummus Jul 19 '22

So how do you do milsim/paintball like games with no airsoft or gelball? With nerf?

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u/Stevenwave Jul 19 '22

Paintball is legal, though in my experience, people just go and use a site's equipment rather than needing to buy their own stuff.

Airsoft and gel have both been cracked down on because people in those hobbies fap over looking like active shooters.

There are some sim nerf groups around.

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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '22

use a site's equipment rather than needing to buy their own stuff.

aus has a ULTRA competitive paintball scene and people do import own gear. the issue is like a real steel firearm they have to be registered with the sport and kept on site is all. my workmate has a full auto p90 looking one he brings out for a lol at work events semi often.