That's what nearly happened to our beloved Sport & Hobby. Read below statement about the heroes of the European Airsoft Association (EAA)!  Please share to all your Airsoft friends, colleagues, retailers and anyone who makes social media/YouTube Airsoft videos how close it came to game over... 

Continue reading to check the official statement by the EAA:

The wait is over! Starting May 8th, 2015 the KRYTAC Trident Series AEGs will officially be shipping out to South America and Europe. Authorized retailers in Brazil, mainland Europe, and the UK will have the Trident M4 models including the SDP, the PDW, the CRB, and the SPR in stock and ready for sale. Don’t miss out on the most anticipated airsoft product release in years, get yours at your local stores soon.

It's about time! Finally the KRISS Group SA announces the European product launch for the KRYTAC Trident AEG series, starting already in the second quarter of 2015.

All European models will be CE Certified and bear all required markings, which will guarantee conformity to all European directives and safety standards. In addition, KRYTAC will be offered in models to meet country specific regulations. KRYTAC is currently working hard to get all models certified.

WE announced today it's opening of a brand new division in Europe, based in the UK.

From the official press-release:

Today, we are very proud to announce the launch of our official European Division, based in the UK. A dedicated service channel with physical stock in Europe, to serve our wholesale clients within the European Union and surrounding regions. With locally based stock holding and a service centre, we can assure our existing and new clients will be served in the most efficient and professional manner.

The new EU based HQ for WE will operate as a central distributor-stocking point for the whole of Europe, as well as a general service centre.

WE will be attending the IWA Show in Nuremberg, Germany, IWA runs from March 8 to March 11, 2013. You can find their booth  in Hall 2, stand #619.