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INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS GUIDE

Every year, Dark Emergency welcomes players from numerous European countries. To ensure your visit to Germany and participation in the event go as smoothly as possible, we have compiled the most important information for international players on this page.

From German airsoft laws, power limits, and markings to practical tips for arrival, equipment, and gameplay – here you'll find everything you need to know before your visit. This way, you can prepare optimally and enjoy your event weekend right from the start.

- Marking for airsoft guns

F IN THE PENTAGON

The "F in the Pentagon" is a test mark under German weapons law for airsoft guns with more than 0.5 joules and a maximum of 7.5 joules of muzzle energy.
Every airsoft gun over 0.5 joules that is located in Germany must be marked with this symbol (F in the Pentagon).
Above 0.5 joules of muzzle energy, the airsoft gun may only function in semi-automatic (SEMI) mode.
The marking of airsoft guns may only be carried out by the German proof house!

Therefore: You may only participate in a German Airsoft Event with an airsoft gun compliant with German law!

- Transport of airsoft guns in Germany

WEAPONS TRANSPORT

In Germany, all airsoft guns must be transported in a locked container. This includes, for example, gun bags, cases, etc. The airsoft gun must not be readily accessible. This is achieved by using a lock on the bag/case.

The ammunition (airsoft BBs) must be transported separately from the airsoft gun, i.e., in a different container (bag, case, etc.). At our events, the use of biodegradable BBs is mandatory. These are either included in the ticket or distributed at the event. Bringing your own BBs is prohibited.

The battery and magazines do not need to be transported separately. However, we recommend doing so.

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- How can you participate in a German airsoft event?

PARTICIPATION IN GERMANY

Unfortunately, there is no reasonable way for you to use airsoft guns at a German airsoft event. Theoretically, you could contact a German gunsmith who would send your airsoft gun to the proof house and have it marked with the "F in a pentagon" stamp.

However, this method is disproportionately expensive.

The easiest solution is to buy an airsoft gun in a German shop that is suitable for the German market and bring it to Germany.

An alternative would be to use rental guns. If you need rental guns for the event, please contact us using the contact form.

Airsoft Guns Shop Contact form

Outside Europe

If you live outside the European Union and wish to participate in the event, please contact us via the contact form.

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