From my experience, especially online, there are 'waiver' descriptions stating something very similar to try and protect the retailer liability, i.e. "This is not a toy. If misused this could cause serious injury or death", etc. Unfortunately other than this, there isn't a whole lot that can be done to cover their asses other than forcing a waiver to be signed at the time of purchase. Most retailers don't really want to keep stacks of waivers on hand either though, so it's a double edged sword that one is..
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Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken
Problem is shit don't stick to minors, they can not be held legally responsible because of their age (probably why so many see themselves as invincible at times). And when was the last time you've seen or heard a soccer mom disciplining her child?
Can't retailers have a clause that all legal responsibility ends after selling airsoft guns to 18+ individuals meaning whatever they do with it afterwards like handing it over to a minor, said retailer can't be punished by the law. Doesn't do much to protect the sport but at least it puts more emphasis on the actions of the purchaser. I honestly don't think there is a way to detect straw purchases unless it was in plain sight.
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