Owning and playing with realistic guns in Hong Kong is not illegal. There's no carry license requirement, compared to the Philippines.
Airsoft guns are consireded toys in Hong Kong as long as the firing energy does not exceed 2 joules. But these toy guns is nothing like your plastic toys. Most of them look and feel realistically like a gun. Airsoft gun is made up of aluminum and steel and weigh similar to a real gun.
They fire using compressed air, powered by a either rechargeable battery or directly injected with compressed air from canisters and uses BB pellets as ammunition.
Hubby is an afficionado of airsoft back in the Philippines. I actually gifted him a Tokyo Marui rifle as a wedding gift. But after the Philippine government required licenses, hubby and his friends stop their weekly meet for airsoft mock-assaults. Finding a thriving Filipino Airsoft community here in Hong Kong is like winning a lottery for him. So after joining the club one Sunday, he went crazy buying guns for him and the kids.
For those looking for a place to buy their guns and gears, the best place to visit are the stores at Kwong Wa street in Mong Kok.
Airsoft specialty stores line the street, but we opted to go to Gun Mall.
They're a fairly sized store with plenty of guns and accessories to choose from.
Gun Mall even offer repair services for different guns needing cleaning and repair.
The store clerks are young, friendly and can easily communicate in both Cantonese and English, so you won't have any issues finding the best airsoft gun for you.
Interested in Airsoft guns? Visit Gun Mall online (www.gunmallhk.com) or at their shop at
24 Kwong Wa St, Mong Kok.
