The new legalislation moves steadily ahead in The Netherlands, as the NABV announced having had an initial meeting with Dutch Customs about the implementation of the new rules that went active on the 15th of january.

The NABV and Customs point out that these are merely the initial talks and import as of now is still illigal without NABV membership, which remains closed for the moment as the foundation moves to put all the assests and required administration in place.

Another milestone in the efforts of the NABV was reached as the Justice Department submitted an official declaration about the reckognition of the NABV as the country's first official Airsoft Foundation. (Dutch: vereniging). This is a requirement as only members of a reckognised foundation will get the exceptions from the law regarding airsoft devices.

Redwolf kicked off the new year with the launch of the much anticipated Ares MS338 and MS700 spring powered bolt action sniper rifles. To get everyone's attention, the stock rifles kick out a good 380fps of firepower (.20g BBs), so that should give everyone a good indication of what it will do when the springs are upgraded. (I would say it could prove difficult to stay within the common 500fps limit most events have)

What's even more interesting: you can change the bolt for a gas bolt, or a CO2 bolt if you wish. (both sold separately, not yet released).

The MSR's sport a full-metal lightweight construction, and sport the following features.

• Foldable stock, adjustable cheek rest.
• Tactical rails for scope, sights, bipod
• Aluminum Outer barrel & flash hider
• Ultra light weight rail system
• Easy to disassemble. 
• Ergonomic designed hand grip
• Rails on the stock that allows sling mount attachments

The rifle is 890mm long when the stock is folded, and 1100mm long with the stock fully extended.

These rifles are famous from various games, like Modern Warfare 3, MAG, SOCOM 4 and Ghost Recon Online.

On the day that Dutch airsoft legislation becomes active, the NABV posts part 3 in their explanation of the rules, this being the first one after the new rules where published in a more formal (and therefor perhaps somewhat confusing) language used by the Dutch government. The NABV also warns that it is not legal to have Airsoft Replica's as of today, since memberships cannot be acquired yet. (with the exception of those who have a special exception by the ministry of Justice)

If the noise on the nlairsoft.com forums where any indication: people where scrambling to try and interpret the new rules as set for in the new weapons and ammunition laws. (WWM).

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Sometimes, our newssubmit is hit by quite staggering claims, and today is one of those days. Our friends at 020mag.com announce to us the first BO Manufacture product: the AKM.

There are a few remarkable claims about this newssubmit:

1. BO Manufacture is the first European Airsoft Manufacturer. (meaning probably: domestic production, since companies like umarex also are EU based but produce in Asia)
2. The submission claims quality levels of Inokatsu, Systema and Real Sword

The gun looks really, really good.

The AKM replica itself is a limited edition, 300 pieces, all steel replica. Every single unit is hand checked for meeting QA standards, and signed by the engineer. It's already on pre-order in some shops, and will sell for a suggested retail price of € 720.

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Today, january 8th, 2013, is one many airsoft enthusiasts in The Netherlands will remember, the Minister of Justice signed the regulations for Airsoft, and these where subsequently posted on the Dutch Government website. (a requirement for any law or regulation to become active).

 The new regulations include all the rules that where already announced recently, but also include some brand new details we didn't know about. They also do not include any ceavats we where dreading, like silly colors.

 some new remarkble things:

• no registration of airsoft devices*
• qualified members can and may import their airsoft devices from abroad. The shop only has to include a copy of NABV membership in the shipping documents for them to pass through customs.
• airsoft devices may have a muzzle energy of a whopping 3.5J
• no restrictions on semi-automatic or full-automatic weapons
• no restrictions on airsoft device type (you want an M249 SAW? Go ahead! You want a Colt 1911? Sure!)

We at NLAIRSOFT.COM are more then extremely excited about this wonderful progress, and want to thank the board of the NABV for their relentless, unwaivering battle to make this all possible. It's a brand new day for our sport in The Netherlands, and it looks very sunny indeed.

*) dutch law speaks of airsoft devices, not airsoft replica's