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Buying Airguns & Restricted Items with Vector Air

A Plain-English Guide to VCRA Compliance, Home Delivery & RFD Transfers

Buying an airgun online shouldn’t feel like solving a legal puzzle. At Vector Air, we’re one of the few airgun retailers in the UK that can legally deliver air rifles, pistols, silencers, and pressure-bearing components to your door—thanks to our in-house delivery team.

This guide explains everything you need to know about buying VCRA-restricted items online, including delivery options, legal requirements, and what we can’t do.

⚠️ Important Pre-Shopping Requirements

Before attempting to buy, make sure you’re prepared:

Email Address: You must place orders online—we're unable to process pay-over-the-phone orders.

PayPal Account: Great if your bank blocks gun trade purchases. PayPal also offers PayPal Credit.

Vector Air Account (recommended): Speeds up order tracking and warranty claims.

🔒 What Is a VCRA-Restricted Item?

Thanks to the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (VCRA), several airgun-related items are legally restricted and must be sold face-to-face via an RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer). This includes:

  • Airguns (Rifles & Pistols)

  • Silencers / Moderators

  • Pressure-bearing parts (e.g. cylinders, barrels, plenums, regulators)

These items cannot be sent through normal couriers. You must either collect them in person, receive them from an authorised dealer, or have them delivered by us, if you're in range.

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🚚 Home Delivery – Yes, We Actually Do That

Live in England or Wales? Lucky you—we can deliver airguns and restricted items to your doorstep using our own vetted delivery team.

  • Check if you're in our delivery zone using our Delivery Map.

  • Green Zone? Select "Home Delivery of Restricted Goods" at checkout.

  • Yellow Zone? You'll need to arrange a transfer to a local gun shop (RFD).

  • Red Zone? You'll need a Licence and need to arrange a transfer to a local gun shop (RFD) to put it on the licence.

🛍️ Collection or RFD Transfer Also Available

Click & Collect: Choose "Collect from Store" at checkout if you’re local or visiting us.

Delivery to RFD: Out of area? No problem.


You can have your items delivered to another RFD (your local gun shop), though they may charge a transfer fee (£15–£25 is typical). Make sure they’re willing to accept the transfer before ordering.

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