Some good news for Dutch airsoft players last month, that the use of airsoft launches and shells are now allowed to be used in the country. The Dutch Airsoft Association, NABV, has put out a video announcing this with documents and safety regulations available to download... "Replicas of 40mm Launchers and Shells allowed on March 19, 2020. You can find more information online.
Last year, it was announced that new limits set in Joules instead of FPS will take effect in the Netherlands by the 1st of April 2019. The Dutch Airsoft Association, NABV, has put out a video to explain more as part of their info campaign to their members... "As of the 1st of april new rules apply for Airsoft in Holland. In this video we explain the changes as they are decided."
Here is a tip for you when going to the Netherlands and bring your own airsoft guns as there are regulations that you need to keep in mind. Blackout Airsoft does a video to help you out... "So, lately we are receiving A LOT of questions from airsoft players outside of The Netherlands, about the regulations and how to cross the border with their airsoft replica's in order to attend airsoft games in The Netherlands.
We visited Unit 13, one of the best indoor gaming facilities we have seen in Europe. Located in Sittard, The Netherlands, Unit 13 is a massive gaming site that can accommodate two simultaneous games and boasts of a fully stocked airsoft site. It also offers private parties and laser tag games.
NLAirsoft sends in news that the Airsoft Innovations Tornado Impact Grenade is now allowed for use in the Netherlands and they are having a giveaway contest to celebrate... "Great news this Friday! The good old Airsoft Innovations Tornado Grenade has finally become legal for use in Holland! After years of lawsuits and lobby the NABV managed to get this done!
Airsoft has been legal in the Netherlands for over three years now, with the law allowing airsoft taking effect last 1 January 2013. However, the law only allows individuals 18 years old and above to legally play airsoft and should belong to a registered airsoft association. The NABV (Dutch Airsoft Association) is the only registered airsoft association so far.
The Dutch held their first airsoft milsim event on their home soil, the Netherlands, ever since airsoft became legal in their country. Organised by Airsofters.nl and assisted by the Dutch Armed Forces, they held their Operation Watergate last 20-22 February 2015 near Valburg. As the name denotes, the AO is near a body of water, thus necessating wateborne assaults and here's the video to show for it:
A remarkable moment in the history of airsoft when Dutch players finally played their first airsoft game on their home soil. One year hence and here's a compilation of some airsoft videos in their country by HGDR Entertainment... "On 15 January 2013 the legislation concerning Airsoft was changed in The Netherlands. As a result it became possible to play this awesome sport on Dutch soil.
With Airsoft now legal in the Netherlands, Dutch airsoft players can finally play without fear on their home soil rather than travelling outside of their borders especially to Belgium to be able to play airsoft. Dutch airsoft team, Team MLD, puts up this footage of their game at the Paintball World The Factory specifically built for airsoft action. This site is in Arnhem, a town famous for those who know their World War II history for Operation Market Garden.
How about that, players in the Netherlands get a "Dutch Treat" version from Firesupport when they purchase ICS products from them... "Firesupport ICS Offer to Dutch Airsofters. If your order contains an ICS AEG then get free postage Offer ends 30th June 2013. As long as your order contains an ICS AEG and can be wrapped in 1 box then you get FREE postage.
After the order has been placed and paid we will refund the postage.
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